Currituck North Carolina Map

About Currituck, North Carolina

Currituck is a locality in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. Currituck is located at 35.1654°N, 80.8706°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27929.

Currituck, North Carolina, unfolds as a landscape where the coastal plain begins its slow surrender to the Outer Banks, a place of wide horizons and the ever-present whisper of the sea. It lies 4.5 miles south-south-west of Charlotte, NC (from Charlotte, NC: bearing 200°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-north-west of Matthews. Here, the land is a tapestry of maritime forests, their pines and live oaks stoic against the salt-laced air, interspersed with the shimmering expanse of Currituck Sound. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, almost golden quality, as if filtered through centuries of brine and sun. The terrain is remarkably flat, a gentle inclination towards the water, with brackish marshes and tidal flats defining the edges of the sound, alive with the calls of unseen birds and the rustle of reeds. This is a place where the rhythm of tides dictates the pulse of life, and the scent of salt and decaying vegetation hangs thick and sweet. The history of Currituck is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people. For generations, this locality thrived on the fishing and oystering industries, a livelihood that shaped its character and instilled a profound respect for the natural world. The iconic Currituck Lighthouse, a sentinel of red brick, stands as a silent testament to this maritime heritage, its beam once guiding countless vessels through the often-treacherous waters. While agriculture, particularly corn and soybeans, still plays a role in the local economy, the allure of its unique coastal environment has increasingly drawn tourism, transforming some areas into popular destinations for those seeking the tranquility of the sound and the wild beauty of the nearby beaches. The character of Currituck is one of quiet persistence, a community that has adapted to the ebb and flow of seasons and fortunes, always with the vast, shimmering presence of the sound as its constant companion.

About This Currituck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Currituck, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.165422, -80.870628. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Currituck and Mecklenburg County.

Detailed location data for Currituck includes the ZIP code (28210), telephone area code (704, 980, 919, 984), county seat of Mecklenburg County (Charlotte), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Currituck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.