Stedman North Carolina Map

About Stedman, North Carolina

Stedman is a locality in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,670. The population density is 367.9 people per km². Stedman is located at 35.0135°N, 78.6939°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28391.

Stedman rests in the gentle embrace of the North Carolina coastal plain, a landscape where the sky stretches wide and the land rolls softly, punctuated by stands of pine and oak. It lies 10.8 miles east-south-east of Fayetteville, NC (from Fayetteville, NC: bearing 104°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-east of Eastover. The air here carries the humid perfume of damp earth and pine needles, a scent that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, golden shadows across fields that hint at the agricultural heart of this region. The terrain, though seemingly flat to the casual observer, possesses a subtle character, shaped by shallow drainages and the slow, deliberate flow of water towards the coast. Life in Stedman unfolds with a quiet grace, a steady cadence that reflects the enduring connection to the land. Originally settled by those drawn to its fertile soil and access to water, Stedman’s history is deeply entwined with agriculture, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. The land, once yielding crops like tobacco and cotton, now supports a diverse range of farming, with the hum of tractors a familiar sound on warm afternoons. While the larger economic engines of the state operate elsewhere, Stedman maintains a distinct identity, a place where community ties are strong and the pace of life allows for the cultivation of relationships as much as crops. The town itself is a collection of modest homes and businesses, each bearing the quiet mark of time and the persistence of those who call Stedman home.

About This Stedman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stedman, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.0135, -78.693906. 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 Stedman and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Stedman includes the ZIP code (28391), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Cumberland County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Cumberland 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 Stedman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.