King, North Carolina
King is a city in Stokes and Forsyth counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,096 at the 2020 census. King is part of the Piedmont Triad metropolitan area, located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Winston-Salem.
King, North Carolina | |
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South Main Street in King | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Gateway To The Foothills | |
Location of King, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 36°16′37″N 80°21′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Stokes, Forsyth |
| Incorporated | 1983 |
| Named for | Oscar King |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Jack Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.10 sq mi (15.80 km2) |
| • Land | 6.04 sq mi (15.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 7,197 |
| • Density | 1,190.57/sq mi (459.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 27021 |
| Area code | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-35760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404830 |
| Website | www |
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