King North Carolina Map

About King, North Carolina

King is a locality in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,408. The population density is 458.8 people per km². King is located at 36.2807°N, 80.3592°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27021.

King remains a quiet sentinel of the Piedmont, defined by the persistent flow of Crooked Run Creek as it meanders through the landscape. It lies 13.1 miles north-northeast of Lewisville, NC (from Lewisville, NC: bearing 15°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of Pfafftown. The earth here is firm and ancient, marked by the steady erosion of time that leaves the soil rich for the modest woodlands and open fields that define the horizon. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains provides a permanent, hazy backdrop against the evening sky. Residents often find respite at Little Yadkin Watershed Lake Six, a calm expanse that mirrors the changing colors of the seasons. The air holds a particular clarity at dusk, when the light softens over the fields and the shadows lengthen across the quiet terrain. King emerged from a tradition of agriculture and steady industry, rooted deeply in the red clay of the region. Local commerce has evolved from the early reliance on tobacco and textile production into a more diverse economy that sustains the daily needs of those who dwell here. The proximity to the Mica Pit, twelve miles away, speaks to a geological heritage that has long influenced the labor and development of the surrounding territory. Folks here maintain a measured pace of life, valuing the honest work that keeps the local economy moving forward. While the grander machines of industry hum in larger centers, King preserves a grounded approach to development that honors its vocational origins. This dedication to craft and persistence remains a hallmark of the people who continue to build their lives upon this land. Cultural life in King centers on the shared experiences of its residents, often gathering at City of King - Central Park to mark the passage of the year. The community values the quietude of its surroundings, finding beauty in the rugged path of the Cooks Wall Trail or the sudden, vertical drop of Tory Falls. Among those who have called this general region their own, the influence of the Appalachian ballad tradition lingers in the local cadence and the storytelling that persists over coffee or across porch railings. While the town does not seek the clamor of national fame, it maintains a distinct character that prizes courtesy and a patient observation of the world. King serves as a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun and the seasons rather than the frantic demands of the modern clock. It is a space for those who appreciate the subtle, enduring textures of a life lived close to the earth.

About This King Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of King, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.280694, -80.35922. 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 King and Stokes County.

Detailed location data for King includes the ZIP code (27021), telephone area code (336), county seat of Stokes County (Danbury), and school district assignment (Stokes 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 King is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.