Henderson North Carolina Map

About Henderson, North Carolina

Henderson is a locality in Vance County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 14,885. The population density is 668.0 people per km². Henderson is located at 36.3296°N, 78.3992°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27536.

Henderson rises from rolling Piedmont terrain, a place where the long, humid summers bake the earth and the winters carry a brisk, clean edge. It lies 24.9 miles north-north-east of Wake Forest, NC (from Wake Forest, NC: bearing 14°T), and is situated 1.5 miles north-north-east of South Henderson. The landscape here is a gentle swell of land, punctuated by stands of pine and oak, their branches often heavy with the moisture of the air. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their green and gold hues shifting with the sun, a testament to the enduring agricultural pulse of the region. The sky above Henderson often feels vast, particularly in the early mornings when a soft, pearly light creeps over the horizon, or in the late afternoons when the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch and blur the edges of the fields and the quiet roads that connect them. The history of Henderson is tied to the fertile lands and the waterways that have long sustained it, particularly the Roanoke River, a ribbon of brown water that has shaped lives and livelihoods for centuries. Once a vital crossroads for commerce, Henderson’s economy has evolved from its agricultural roots, with a growing presence in manufacturing and distribution, though the spirit of the land still holds sway. The Vance County Courthouse, a stately brick building, stands as a silent witness to generations of local governance and community life, a focal point in the heart of Henderson. The town carries a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring presence that speaks of the generations who have called this place home, their stories woven into the very fabric of its streets and the slow, steady rhythm of its days.

About This Henderson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Henderson, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Henderson and Vance County.

Detailed location data for Henderson includes the ZIP code (27536), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Vance County (Henderson), and school district assignment (Vance County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Henderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.