Hays, North Carolina
Hays: township in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
About
Hays is a township located in the county of Wilkes in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Hays
| Population | 1,851 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Area | 15.95 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2499,-81.1156 |
| Altitude | 1,348 feet / 411 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:45:19 (7th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 28635 |
| Weather | 62℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hays is located at 36°14'59"N 81°6'56"W (36.2498500, -81.1156400).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph.
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hays, 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 (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hays, 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 |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hays.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Post Office | Hays (NC) | 28635 |
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 |
| Cricket | 1,855 | Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Hays distances to largest North Carolina cities