Southern Pines North Carolina Map

About Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines is a locality in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 16,420. The population density is 337.5 people per km². Southern Pines is located at 35.1740°N, 79.3923°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28327.

Southern Pines rises from the sandy loam of the North Carolina Sandhills, a place where the air often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 21.8 miles west of Fort Bragg, NC (from Fort Bragg, NC: bearing 277°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-south-east of Pinehurst. Rolling terrain, softened by a dense canopy of longleaf pines, gives way to a landscape dotted with azaleas and dogwoods that blaze with color in the spring. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a particular quality, a golden wash that seems to linger, softening the edges of the world and imbuing the quiet streets with a serene glow. The land itself feels ancient, shaped by centuries of wind and water, a gentle undulation that invites exploration on foot or by bicycle, the soft ground yielding slightly underfoot. This locale, Southern Pines, owes its character to a rich history intertwined with the health and wellness movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawn by the therapeutic qualities of the pine-scented air and the mild climate, visitors flocked to establish sanatoriums and winter resorts, shaping the town’s initial growth and its enduring reputation as a place of rejuvenation. Today, while the grand hotels have largely faded, that spirit of well-being persists, reflected in the numerous equestrian facilities and the vibrant arts scene that thrives amidst the historic architecture. The local economy, once heavily reliant on tourism and agriculture, has diversified, embracing boutique retail, specialized healthcare, and a growing presence of creative professionals, all of whom contribute to the unhurried, yet purposeful, rhythm of life here.

About This Southern Pines Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Southern Pines, 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 Southern Pines and Moore County.

Detailed location data for Southern Pines includes the ZIP code (28387), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Moore County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Moore 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 Southern Pines is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.