Purlear, North Carolina
Purlear: a city in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
About
Purlear is a city located in the county of Wilkes in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Purlear
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1821,-81.2843 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:49:36 (10th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 28665 |
| Weather | 71℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Purlear is located at 36°10'55"N 81°17'3"W (36.1820800, -81.2842600).
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Weather
71°F
Sunny
0 to 3 mph W
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 0 to 3 mph.
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Purlear zip code is 28665.
County name: Wilkes, County
fips: 37193
Loafersville, Purlears
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Purlear, 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 Purlear, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Purlear.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cricket | 1,855 | Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA |