Pinnacle North Carolina Map

About Pinnacle, North Carolina

Pinnacle is a locality in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 540. The population density is 44.5 people per km². Pinnacle is located at 36.3293°N, 80.4331°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27043.

Pinnacle, North Carolina, unfolds across rolling hills and verdant hollows where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle descent. It lies 19.0 miles north-north-west of Winston Salem, NC (from Winston Salem, NC: bearing 326°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-west of King. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their rows following the subtle contours of the terrain, interspersed with stands of mature oak and pine that wear the changing seasons with quiet dignity. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present haze, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the textures of weathered barns and the deep, rich greens of pastures where cattle graze with an almost meditative slowness. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a blend of damp earth, pine needles, and the distant, sweet aroma of ripening corn, a perfume that speaks of the turning earth and the persistent pulse of rural life. The story of Pinnacle is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of this region, its economy historically rooted in the cultivation of tobacco and other crops, a legacy visible in the scattered farmsteads that dot the landscape. While the demands of modern farming have reshaped some practices, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land endures. Local businesses, often small and family-owned, provide essential services, their quiet presence a testament to the enduring character of the community. Occasionally, the echoes of a bygone era can be felt, perhaps in the sturdy architecture of an old general store or in the hushed reverence of a historic church, reminders of generations who have shaped this corner of Stokes County and found sustenance and belonging in its embrace.

About This Pinnacle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pinnacle, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.329305, -80.433112. 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 Pinnacle and Stokes County.

Detailed location data for Pinnacle includes the ZIP code (27043), 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 Pinnacle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.