Jefferson North Carolina Map

About Jefferson, North Carolina

Jefferson is a locality in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,864. The population density is 338.3 people per km². Jefferson is located at 36.4204°N, 81.4734°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28640.

Jefferson, North Carolina, unfolds in a landscape shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains, where rolling hills give way to steeper inclines cloaked in dense deciduous forests. It lies 33.8 miles east of Carter, TN (from Carter, TN: bearing 89°T), and is situated 1.6 miles north-east of West Jefferson. The air here carries a perpetual freshness, a crispness that hints at the higher elevations, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a softened, almost hazy quality, as if filtered through a veil of moss and time. Creeks, clear and cool, thread their way through the valleys, their murmurs a constant, gentle accompaniment to the quietude of the surrounding hills. The character of Jefferson is one of understated resilience, a place where the grandeur of nature is a daily presence, influencing the pace and perspective of life. Historically, Jefferson's roots are intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Ashe County, a region long known for its fertile soil and its hardy farming communities. The local economy, while diversifying, still bears the imprint of its agrarian past, with a continued emphasis on farming, particularly the production of burley tobacco and a burgeoning interest in artisanal food products. The town square, a hub of activity, often buzzes with the energy of local farmers' markets, where the bounty of the surrounding countryside is displayed. While not a site of major historical battles or grand pronouncements, Jefferson holds its own quiet significance, having served as the county seat and a gathering place for generations of families who have navigated the rhythms of mountain life, their stories etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of this Appalachian community.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.420403, -81.473438. 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 Jefferson and Ashe County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (28640), telephone area code (828), county seat of Ashe County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Ashe 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 Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.