Pinehurst, NC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Pinehurst, NC is a small incorporated city located in Moore County in the state of North Carolina. Our data estimates 45,935 residents, places it at 35.192°N, 79.468°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Pinehurst, NC?

What is the population of Pinehurst, NC?

Pinehurst has an estimated population of 45,935. That makes it the 26th largest of the 733 places we list in North Carolina, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in North Carolina has about 1,470 residents, so Pinehurst is roughly 31.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in North Carolina with a similar population include New Bern (51,308), Kannapolis (50,841), Morehead City (49,760), Wilson (49,483), Wake Forest (45,629). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Pinehurst differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Pinehurst?

Pinehurst has about 995 people per square mile (384 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within North Carolina, it is denser than about 71% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Pinehurst use?

Pinehurst uses 2 ZIP codes: 28374, 28370. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Pinehurst in?

Pinehurst is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 309 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Pinehurst located in North Carolina?

Pinehurst lies in the central part of North Carolina, at 35.192° north latitude and 79.468° west longitude. The state capital, Raleigh, is about 64 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Bennettsville, SC, roughly 41 miles to the south, which shows how near Pinehurst is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Fayetteville, NC, 29 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Pinehurst, NC?

The closest listed place to Pinehurst is Southern Pines, NC, 3.6 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Pinehurst in?

Pinehurst is in Moore County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 37125. The county contains 12 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 9 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Southern Pines (14,657), Aberdeen (7,988), Seven Lakes (4,903), Whispering Pines (4,078), Carthage (2,553). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Pinehurst from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Pinehurst is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 299 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,200 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Pinehurst?

Yes. Our data lists 4 other places named Pinehurst: Pinehurst, MA (7,283), Pinehurst, TX (6,021), Pinehurst, ID (1,626), Pinehurst, GA (355). When you search for Pinehurst, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Pinehurst in Moore County, North Carolina.

Planning a move to Pinehurst?

If you are weighing Pinehurst, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.