Emerald Isle North Carolina Map

About Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Emerald Isle is a locality in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,934. The population density is 307.0 people per km². Emerald Isle is located at 34.6779°N, 76.9508°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28594.

Emerald Isle unfolds along the barrier islands of North Carolina's coast, a ribbon of sand and sea oats where the Atlantic meets Bogue Sound. It lies 27.7 miles east of Jacksonville, NC (from Jacksonville, NC: bearing 101°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-west of Newport. The air here carries the briny tang of salt spray, a constant whisper of the ocean's presence, and the landscape is a study in soft contours: dunes rise and fall like gentle waves, their sandy slopes softened by resilient grasses that sway in the perpetual breeze. Live oaks, gnarled and wise, stand sentinel against the wind, their branches draped with Spanish moss, creating a dappled, almost ethereal light beneath their canopy. The beaches themselves are wide expanses of pale gold, stretching towards a horizon where the sky melts into the sea, and the rhythmic sigh of the surf is the dominant sound, a ceaseless lullaby that soothes the soul. The history of Emerald Isle is deeply entwined with its maritime character, its economy once rooted in fishing and shipbuilding, though today tourism forms its lifeblood. The island has weathered storms and tides, each leaving its mark, shaping the resilience of its people and the very land. This is a place where generations have come to find solace and recreation, drawn by the allure of its natural beauty. The waters teem with life, supporting a vibrant charter fishing industry, and the local marinas buzz with the comings and goings of vessels, a testament to the enduring connection between the community and the sea. Beyond the beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway offers a different aquatic perspective, its calmer waters reflecting the endless blue of the sky and providing a sanctuary for a diverse array of marine creatures.

About This Emerald Isle Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerald Isle, 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 Emerald Isle and Carteret County.

Detailed location data for Emerald Isle includes the ZIP code (28594), telephone area code (910), county seat of Carteret County (Beaufort), and school district assignment (Carteret County Schools). 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 Emerald Isle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.