Oxford North Carolina Map

About Oxford, North Carolina

Oxford is a locality in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,914. The population density is 536.7 people per km². Oxford is located at 36.3107°N, 78.5908°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27565.

Oxford, North Carolina, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the red clay soil, rich and deep, supports a verdant tapestry of forests and agricultural fields. It lies 23.3 miles north of Wake Forest, NC (from Wake Forest, NC: bearing 349°T), and is situated 10.7 miles west of Henderson. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a mingling of pine and the distant scent of ripening tobacco, hinting at the seasons’ slow, deliberate turn. The sky, vast and often a pale, washed blue, presides over a setting that feels both grounded and expansive, where the occasional cluster of stately oaks marks the boundary of a long-held farmstead. The land itself seems to breathe, a quiet exhalation of earth and sky that settles into the very bones of Oxford. This place, Oxford, carries the weight of its past in the very grain of its buildings and the names whispered on the wind. Its economy, historically tied to the cultivation of bright-leaf tobacco, still echoes with the industry that once defined its prosperity, though now diversification into manufacturing and services adds new threads to its economic fabric. The Roanoke River, a vital artery for the region, flows not far from Oxford, its presence a constant murmur in the background of local life, influencing the drainage and the very character of the surrounding countryside. Notable landmarks, like the historic courthouse square, stand as silent witnesses to generations of commerce and community, each brick and weathered façade a testament to Oxford's enduring spirit.

About This Oxford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oxford, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.3107, -78.590834. 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 Oxford and Granville County.

Detailed location data for Oxford includes the ZIP code (27565), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Granville County (Oxford), and school district assignment (Granville 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 Oxford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.