Kernersville North Carolina Map

About Kernersville, North Carolina

Kernersville is a locality in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 27,830. The population density is 553.5 people per km². Kernersville is located at 36.1199°N, 80.0737°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27284.

Kernersville unfurls across rolling Piedmont terrain, a landscape of gentle slopes and broadened horizons where the sky often feels vast and luminous. It lies 9.6 miles east of Winston Salem, NC (from Winston Salem, NC: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Winston-Salem. Oak and pine trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate fields of emerald and ochre, their colors shifting with the season’s mood. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of freshly cut grass and the distant, earthy scent of cultivated soil. The streets themselves possess a quiet character, lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows, and a steady hum of everyday life that resonates without ever becoming an intrusion, a gentle pulse beneath the surface of the world. Originally settled by German immigrants drawn to the fertile land, Kernersville’s history is rooted in agriculture, a legacy still visible in the surrounding farms and the enduring spirit of its people. The town’s economic life, once predominantly agricultural, has diversified, embracing light manufacturing and a growing service sector, yet a connection to the land persists. The Kernersville Depot, a historic landmark, stands as a silent sentinel to a bygone era of rail travel, a reminder of how the town grew and connected with the wider world. Today, Kernersville maintains a friendly, approachable demeanor, a place where traditions are quietly honored and the future is built with a steady, grounded hand.

About This Kernersville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kernersville, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.119859, -80.073653. 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 Kernersville and Forsyth County.

Detailed location data for Kernersville includes the ZIP code (27284), telephone area code (336), county seat of Forsyth County (Winston-Salem), and school district assignment (Forsyth 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 Kernersville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.