Trinity, NC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Trinity is an incorporated town-sized municipality in Randolph County, North Carolina. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 6,606, sits at 35.876°N, 80.009°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside North Carolina, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Trinity, NC?

What is the population of Trinity, NC?

Trinity has an estimated population of 6,606. That makes it the 136th largest of the 733 places we list in North Carolina, and the 3rd largest of 9 places in Randolph County. The typical place in North Carolina has about 1,470 residents, so Trinity is roughly 4.5 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 Marvin (6,792), Woodfin (6,717), Cherryville (6,682), Elkin (6,536), Silver Lake (6,476). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Trinity differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Trinity?

Trinity has about 391 people per square mile (151 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within North Carolina, it is denser than about 31% 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 Trinity use?

Trinity uses 3 ZIP codes: 27370, 27263, 27360. 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 Trinity in?

Trinity 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 272 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 Trinity located in North Carolina?

Trinity lies in the northern part of North Carolina, at 35.876° north latitude and 80.009° west longitude. The state capital, Raleigh, is about 77 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Martinsville, VA, roughly 56 miles to the north, which shows how near Trinity is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is High Point, NC, 8 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Trinity, NC?

The closest listed place to Trinity is Archdale, NC, 3.4 miles to the northeast. 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 Trinity in?

Trinity is in Randolph County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 37151. The county contains 9 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Asheboro (39,192), Archdale (11,513), Randleman (4,115), Ramseur (2,948), Liberty (2,658). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Trinity from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Trinity is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 290 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,163 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 Trinity?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Trinity: Trinity, FL (11,493), Trinity, TX (3,393), Trinity, AL (2,477). When you search for Trinity, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Trinity in Randolph County, North Carolina.

Planning a move to Trinity?

If you are weighing Trinity, 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.

Where to go next

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.