High Point North Carolina Map

About High Point, North Carolina

High Point is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 175,377, High Point is a major urban centre in North Carolina. The population density is 774.7 people per km². High Point is located at 35.9557°N, 80.0053°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27265.

High Point rises from the Piedmont Triad, a region shaped by rolling hills that cradle its southern Appalachian foothills setting. It lies 6.6 miles north-east of Thomasville, NC (from Thomasville, NC: bearing 40°T), and is situated 3.4 miles north-north-west of Archdale. This landscape, where red clay soils have long nurtured agriculture, became the bedrock for High Point's rise as a manufacturing hub, particularly renowned for its furniture and textile industries. The city's history is deeply intertwined with the ingenuity and labor that transformed raw materials into finished goods, fostering an economy built on craftsmanship and trade that echoes through its streets. Even now, a certain quality of the afternoon light, a warm, diffused glow, seems to linger, a soft reminder of the industrious spirit that has defined High Point for generations. The cultural character of High Point is a blend of enduring Southern hospitality and a forward-looking pragmatism, evident in its annual High Point Market, a globally recognized furniture trade show that draws a diverse international crowd. While the city may not boast the towering spires of ancient cathedrals, its landmarks like the World's Largest Chest of Drawers playfully nod to its heritage, offering a unique local charm. High Point University, with its beautiful campus, contributes to the intellectual landscape, while the city's athletic spirit can be seen in its local teams. Famous figures such as NASCAR legend Richard Petty, whose roots are deeply planted in this part of North Carolina, and actor Andy Griffith, who spent formative years here, are woven into the narrative of High Point's story.

About This High Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of High Point, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.955692, -80.005318. 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 High Point and Guilford County.

Detailed location data for High Point includes the ZIP code (27260), telephone area code (336), county seat of Guilford County (Greensboro), and school district assignment (Guilford 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 High Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.