Fairplains, North Carolina
Fairplains: township in Wilkes County, North Carolina
About
Fairplains is a township located in the county of Wilkes in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Fairplains
| Population | 2,120 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Postal code | 28659 |
| Area | 10.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1985,-81.1529 |
| Altitude | 1,325 feet / 404 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:59:49 (17th April 2026) |
| Weather | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fairplains is located at 36°11'54"N 81°9'10"W (36.1984700, -81.1528600).
Fairplains map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fairplains, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199926 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro (NC) | 28697 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fairplains, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fairplains.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesbor Post Office | North Wilkesboro (NC) | 28659 |
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 |
| Millers Creek | 2,112 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Moravian Falls | 1,901 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Cricket | 1,855 | Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA |
| 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
Fairplains distances to largest North Carolina cities