Frisco North Carolina Map

About Frisco, North Carolina

Frisco is a locality in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 664. The population density is 48.9 people per km². Frisco is located at 35.2352°N, 75.6285°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27936.

Frisco unfolds on the narrow strip of land known as Hatteras Island, a place where the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound hold a constant, shifting conversation. It lies 80.4 miles east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 83°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west-south-west of Buxton. Here, the landscape is sculpted by wind and water, a low-lying terrain where sea oats grip the sandy soil in tenacious clumps and maritime forests, a resilient tangle of wax myrtle and live oak, offer pockets of shade against the relentless sun. The air itself carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the vast, restless water that defines this edge of the world. The sky here is a grand, expansive canvas, often brushed with the ethereal glow of dawn or the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, casting long, dancing shadows across the dunes. Even the soundscape is unique, a symphony of crashing waves, the cry of gulls, and the rustle of sea grass, punctuated by the distant hum of boat engines. The history of Frisco is as deeply rooted in the sea as its salt-blasted pilings. Once a haven for fishermen and shipwreck salvagers, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the ocean and the allure of its wild beauty. While fishing remains a vital thread, tourism has become the dominant weave, drawing visitors to its uncrowded beaches and tranquil waters. This shift has brought a quiet hum of activity, with small shops and restaurants catering to a steady stream of sun-seekers, yet Frisco retains a palpable sense of its maritime heritage. There are tales whispered of generations who knew the moods of the sea intimately, who read the clouds like books and navigated by the stars, a legacy that still imbues the place with a certain stoic charm. The distinctive character of Frisco lies in this enduring connection to the natural world, a place where the rhythm of life is still largely dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the changing of the seasons.

About This Frisco Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frisco, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.235176, -75.62849. 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 Frisco and Dare County.

Detailed location data for Frisco includes the ZIP code (27936), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Dare County (Manteo), and school district assignment (Dare 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 Frisco is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.