Winston Salem North Carolina Map

About Winston Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem is a locality in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 247,945, Winston Salem is a major urban centre in North Carolina. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Winston Salem is located at 36.0999°N, 80.2442°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27101.

Winston Salem, North Carolina, unfolds across a landscape of rolling Piedmont hills, a terrain that whispers of ancient earth and the patient sculpting of water. Its history is a dual narrative, born from the union of two distinct settlements: Winston, a burgeoning tobacco center, and Salem, a Moravian community founded on principles of piety and craftsmanship. This confluence shaped Winston Salem's early economy, deeply entwined with the cultivation and processing of tobacco, a trade that brought both prosperity and a distinctive cultural flavor. Later, the city diversified, embracing industries that added new threads to its economic tapestry, from manufacturing to healthcare, creating a dynamic urban center that still echoes with the industrious spirit of its past. The cultural character of Winston Salem is a rich blend, reflecting its historical roots and modern aspirations, a place where the scent of tobacco fields sometimes mingles with the crisp air of innovation. The city is graced by notable landmarks like the iconic Innovation Quarter, a testament to its forward-looking spirit, and the historic Old Salem, a living museum that transports visitors back to the Moravian era, where the quiet dedication to craft still feels palpable. Winston Salem is also home to esteemed institutions of higher learning, such as Wake Forest University, nurturing minds that will shape the future. The city vibrates with the energy of its sports teams, and its calendar is marked by major events that draw people from far and wide, celebrating everything from film to the arts. Among its famous individuals, the legacy of figures who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields adds luster to Winston Salem's enduring story.

About This Winston Salem Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem and Forsyth County.

Detailed location data for Winston Salem includes the ZIP code (27101), telephone area code (336), county seat of Forsyth County (Winston-Salem), and school district assignment. 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 Winston Salem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.