Whitsett North Carolina Map

About Whitsett, North Carolina

Whitsett is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 569. The population density is 88.5 people per km². Whitsett is located at 36.0712°N, 79.5645°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27377.

Whitsett rests in Guilford County, a landscape characterized by rolling hills that soften the North Carolina Piedmont's broader contours. It lies 7.3 miles west-south-west of Burlington, NC (from Burlington, NC: bearing 257°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west of Graham. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a spring shower, and the sky, when clear, stretches out in a vast, pale blue canvas. Scattered woodlands of oak and hickory punctuate fields of green and gold, depending on the season, and the gentle slopes of the terrain guide the eye across the horizon. Life in Whitsett moves with a quietude, a deliberate pace that allows for the appreciation of small details: the way sunlight filters through the leaves of an old maple, or the distant murmur of a passing train. The history of Whitsett is intertwined with the agricultural foundations of the region, an enduring legacy evident in the working farms that still dot the landscape. For many years, textiles formed the backbone of the local economy, the hum of machinery once a familiar sound echoing through the valleys. While industrial shifts have altered the economic tapestry, a spirit of resilience and community persists, fostering a character that is both grounded and forward-looking. The proximity to larger centers of commerce and education means Whitsett offers a peaceful retreat without complete isolation, a place where the echoes of past industries can still be heard, subtly shaping the present.

About This Whitsett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whitsett, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.071247, -79.564469. 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 Whitsett and Guilford County.

Detailed location data for Whitsett includes the ZIP code (27377), telephone area code (336), county seat of Guilford County (Greensboro), and school district assignment (Guilford 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 Whitsett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.