Wallace North Carolina Map

About Wallace, North Carolina

Wallace is a locality in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,457. The population density is 415.7 people per km². Wallace is located at 34.7357°N, 77.9953°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28466.

Wallace rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and earth. It lies 32.1 miles west of Jacksonville, NC (from Jacksonville, NC: bearing 268°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-east of Rose Hill. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of agricultural stewardship, gives way to the low-lying flats that characterize the coastal plain of eastern North Carolina. The air here, particularly in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening crops. Magnolia trees, their waxy leaves gleaming in the sun, punctuate the green fields, and the sky, vast and often a pale, washed-out blue, seems to press down gently on the quiet roads that thread through the farms. The occasional stand of tall pine trees offers a darker, more somber counterpoint to the sun-drenched fields, their needles whispering secrets in the breeze. The story of Wallace is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil that surrounds it, a legacy of tobacco and other crops that have long sustained its economy. This region, historically a crossroads for trade and agriculture, remembers the days when the Lumbee River, though not directly touching Wallace, influenced the lives and livelihoods of its inhabitants through its tributaries and the broader watershed. The economic pulse of Wallace beats with the rhythm of the harvest, the careful cultivation of the land, and the businesses that serve its agricultural community. While the grand plantations of yesteryear have largely faded, the spirit of diligence and connection to the land remains, a quiet strength that defines the character of Wallace.

About This Wallace Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wallace, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.735724, -77.995263. 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 Wallace and Duplin County.

Detailed location data for Wallace includes the ZIP code (28466), telephone area code (910), county seat of Duplin County (Kenansville), and school district assignment (Duplin 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 Wallace is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.