Cricket, North Carolina
Cricket: Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA
About
Cricket is a CDP located in the county of Wilkes in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Cricket
| Population : | 1,855 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wilkes County |
| Area : | 9.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,280 feet / 390 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:24:33 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Cricket is located at 36°10'17"N 81°11'38"W (36.1715200, -81.1939800).
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Schools in Cricket
College & universities near Cricket, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199926 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro (NC) | 28697 |
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
| 198835 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory (NC) | 28601 |
| 199768 | Surry Community College | Dobson (NC) | 27017-8432 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cricket, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Cricket
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Millers Creek Post Office | Millers Creek (NC) | 28651 |
| Wilkesbor Post Office | Wilkesboro (NC) | 28697 |
| North Wilkesbor Post Office | North Wilkesboro (NC) | 28659 |
| Moravian Fall Post Office | Moravian Falls (NC) | 28654 |
| Purlear Post Office | Purlear (NC) | 28665 |
Other cities in Wilkes County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilkes County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesboro | 4,082 | City in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wilkesboro | 3,430 | Town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Fairplains | 2,120 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Millers Creek | 2,112 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Moravian Falls | 1,901 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Hays | 1,851 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Pleasant Hill | 878 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Ronda | 406 | Human settlement in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cricket distances to largest North Carolina cities
