White Plains North Carolina Map

About White Plains, North Carolina

White Plains is a locality in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 795. The population density is 84.4 people per km². White Plains is located at 36.4457°N, 80.6334°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27030.

White Plains rests within the rolling contours of Surry County, where the land gently sighs towards the horizon, a quilt of emerald fields stitched with the darker, richer greens of maturing forests. It lies 32.3 miles north-west of Winston Salem, NC (from Winston Salem, NC: bearing 318°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-south-west of Mount Airy. The air here carries a peculiar sweetness, especially in the late afternoon, a blend of sun-warmed pine needles and the distant, earthy scent of turned soil. Broader vistas are softened by the hazy blue of distant ridges, creating a sense of serene enclosure, as if the very sky has been drawn closer to cradle the quiet hamlets and farmsteads. The occasional whisper of wind through tall grasses on a roadside verge seems to carry the secrets of this land, a subtle murmuring that speaks of a life lived in communion with the seasons. The history of White Plains is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of this region, a legacy built upon the patient cultivation of the land, where tobacco once reigned supreme and corn still stands in sturdy rows. The economy, though diversified, retains a strong connection to its rural roots, with small businesses and family farms forming the backbone of its character. This is a place where the past is not a forgotten relic but a living presence, a foundation upon which the present is steadily built. The old stone foundations of long-gone barns, now softened by moss and time, hint at generations of hard work and a enduring connection to the earth, a quiet testament to the resilience and spirit of White Plains.

About This White Plains Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White Plains, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.44569, -80.633398. 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 White Plains and Surry County.

Detailed location data for White Plains includes the ZIP code (28086), telephone area code (919, 984, 336), county seat of Surry County (Dobson), and school district assignment (Surry 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 White Plains is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.