Raynham North Carolina Map

About Raynham, North Carolina

Raynham is a locality in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 42. The population density is 73.4 people per km². Raynham is located at 34.5743°N, 79.1950°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28383.

Raynham unfolds along the gentle curves of the Lumbee River, a place where the humid air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 37.6 miles south-south-west of Fayetteville, NC (from Fayetteville, NC: bearing 209°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Pembroke. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and browns, a low-lying terrain etched with the meandering paths of creeks and ditches that feed into the wider waterway. Sunlight, when it breaks through the hazy sky, casts a diffused glow on the scattered houses and the broad fields that stretch towards the horizon. The character of Raynham is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered its share of storms, both meteorological and economic, with a stoic grace. The rhythm of life here is dictated less by the clock and more by the changing seasons and the predictable flow of the river. The history of Raynham is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the powerful Lumbee River, a lifeline that has sustained its people for generations. Once a hub for agricultural pursuits, the local economy has seen shifts, with farming still playing a vital role, though the nature of crops and land use has evolved. The echoes of past industries can sometimes be felt in the quiet hum of machinery or the weathered facades of older buildings, hinting at a time when Raynham was a more bustling center. The river itself, with its slow, deliberate current, serves as a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this place, offering both sustenance and a sense of enduring connection to the land. Though not a place of grand monuments, Raynham possesses a distinct charm, a testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the quiet beauty of its riverine setting.

About This Raynham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raynham, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.57433, -79.195038. 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 Raynham and Robeson County.

Detailed location data for Raynham includes the ZIP code (28383), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Robeson County (Lumberton), and school district assignment (Robeson 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 Raynham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.