Currituck North Carolina Map

About Currituck, North Carolina

Currituck is a locality in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Currituck is located at 36.4499°N, 76.0155°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27929.

Currituck sits on the northern edge of North Carolina's Outer Banks, a place where the land yields to the vastness of the Atlantic and the serene waters of the Currituck Sound. It lies 27.9 miles south of Virginia Beach, VA (from Virginia Beach, VA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-west of Coinjock. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: broad salt marshes stretch out, a mosaic of sedge and tidal creeks, their muddy banks teeming with unseen life. Above, the sky often feels impossibly large, a canvas for the ever-shifting light that paints the sea oats gold at sunset and casts long, cool shadows from the sparse pines that cling to the sandy soil. The air itself carries a perpetual tang of salt and brine, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the quiet hum of insects in the humid air provides a subtle soundtrack to the days. This stretch of land has a history as deep and shifting as the tides. For centuries, it has been a vital corridor for migratory waterfowl, drawing hunters and naturalists alike to its abundant marshes and open waters. The economy of Currituck has long been tied to the bounty of the sea and the land – fishing, oystering, and later, agriculture, particularly corn and soybeans, which still carpet the more fertile inland areas. The distinctive silhouette of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, a beacon of red brick against the blue sky, stands as a sentinel to this heritage, guiding ships and visitors alike. Life in Currituck retains a certain unhurried grace, a reflection of its enduring connection to the natural world, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the local pace.

About This Currituck Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Currituck, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Currituck County.

Detailed location data for Currituck includes the ZIP code (28210), telephone area code (704, 980, 919, 984), county seat of Currituck County (Currituck), 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.