Essex, North Carolina
Essex: a city in Halifax County, North Carolina.
About
Essex is a city located in the county of Halifax in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Essex
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Halifax County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2468,-77.9567 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:21:28 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 57℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Essex is located at 36°14'49"N 77°57'24"W (36.2468200, -77.9566500).
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Weather
57°F
Mostly Clear
2 mph E
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Essex, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199087 | Nash Community College | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Essex, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Essex.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hollister Post Office | Hollister (NC) | 27844 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Essex, Maryland This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. with a population of 1,832,752 people.
- Essex, Connecticut town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 6,634 people.
- Essex, Massachusetts town in Essex County, New York. with a population of 3,824 people.
Other cities in Halifax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids | 14,186 | City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Rosemary | 2,836 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Enfield | 2,260 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Scotland Neck | 1,810 | Town in North Carolina (United States) |
| Weldon | 1,456 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |