Macclesfield North Carolina Map

About Macclesfield, North Carolina

Macclesfield is a locality in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 391. The population density is 280.4 people per km². Macclesfield is located at 35.7521°N, 77.6700°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27852.

Macclesfield breathes the humid, verdant air of eastern North Carolina, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 13.9 miles east of Wilson, NC (from Wilson, NC: bearing 81°T), and is situated 3.1 miles south-west of Pinetops. Here, the terrain unfolds in a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, a landscape sculpted by eons of slow-moving water and the patient work of agriculture. Fields of soybeans and corn stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues softening under the wide, often hazy sky. Ancient oaks, their limbs draped with Spanish moss, stand sentinel along the edges of these cultivated expanses, offering a cool, dappled shade that feels as old as the soil itself. The Tar River, a broad, dark ribbon, meanders close by, its presence a constant, quiet murmur, a reminder of the lifeblood that has shaped this corner of Edgecombe County. The story of Macclesfield is one of deep roots in the rich coastal plain soil, a history intertwined with the bounty of the land. For generations, farming has been the heartbeat of this locality, its economy tied to the cycles of planting and harvest. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of freshly turned earth or ripening crops, a subtle perfume that speaks of honest labor. While grand historical monuments are absent, the true landmarks are the weathered barns standing against the elements, the quiet dignity of the older homes, and the enduring spirit of a community that has weathered economic shifts with resilience. The pace of life in Macclesfield is unhurried, allowing for a deep appreciation of the present moment, a quiet contentment found in the simple, enduring beauty of the place.

About This Macclesfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Macclesfield, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.752102, -77.669975. 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 Macclesfield and Edgecombe County.

Detailed location data for Macclesfield includes the ZIP code (27852), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Edgecombe County (Tarboro), and school district assignment (Edgecombe 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 Macclesfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.