King North Carolina Map

About King, North Carolina

King is a locality in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,408. The population density is 458.8 people per km². King is located at 36.2807°N, 80.3592°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27021.

King unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling hills, where verdant pastures meet the encroaching embrace of mature hardwood forests. It lies 14.0 miles north-north-west of Winston Salem, NC (from Winston Salem, NC: bearing 333°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of Pfafftown. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries a rich, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil and the faint sweetness of unseen wildflowers. The terrain is sculpted by a network of small creeks and tributaries, their slow, deliberate currents carving shallow valleys that lend a subtle, sinuous character to the land. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy of oaks and maples, paints shifting mosaics on the winding country roads, creating an impression of quiet, persistent growth and a deep, rooted connection to the earth. The history of King is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of the Piedmont region, an inheritance evident in the weathered barns and sprawling tobacco fields that still dot the surrounding countryside, though the economic landscape has diversified. While tobacco once reigned supreme, the town now thrives on a blend of small manufacturing, retail, and the steady hum of local businesses. A particular charm of King lies in its unpretentious friendliness, a legacy of generations who understood the value of neighborly support. The echoes of its past are not shouted from grand monuments but whispered in the quiet dignity of its well-kept homes and the enduring traditions that continue to shape the rhythm of daily life.

About This King Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of King, 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 King and Stokes County.

Detailed location data for King includes the ZIP code (27021), telephone area code (336), county seat of Stokes County (Danbury), and school district assignment (Stokes 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 King is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.