Hatteras North Carolina Map

About Hatteras, North Carolina

Hatteras is a locality in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 152. The population density is 93.3 people per km². Hatteras is located at 35.2193°N, 75.6902°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27943.

Hatteras, a sliver of sand anchored between the Atlantic’s restless surge and the placid sound, exhales a salty breath that never quite leaves the air. It lies 76.9 miles east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 84°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-south-west of Buxton. The landscape here is a masterclass in impermanence, a shifting canvas of dunes carpeted with sea oats, their feathery heads bowing in the constant breeze, and broad, sandy shores that stretch toward horizons often softened by a pearlescent haze. Low-slung buildings, painted in hues of weathered white and seafoam green, huddle against the wind, their porches offering refuge and sweeping views of the vast, indifferent ocean. The light, particularly as the day wanes, paints the sky in bruised purples and molten oranges, a fleeting spectacle that transforms the familiar into something profound, a quiet benediction upon the island's exposed beauty. The history of Hatteras is inextricably linked to the sea, a narrative etched by shipwrecks and the hardy souls who dared to live upon its unforgiving shores. For generations, the island’s economy was defined by fishing, a life of toil and triumph dictated by the tides and the bounty of the ocean, and the legacy of the storied Hatteras Lighthouse, a sentinel against the treacherous shoals, still whispers of those who navigated these waters. Today, while the fishing fleets still venture out, tourism has woven a new thread into the island's fabric, drawing visitors seeking the raw, elemental beauty of the Outer Banks. The rhythm of life in Hatteras is one of quiet resilience, a deep understanding of nature’s power and a profound appreciation for the fleeting moments of calm, a spirit that has shaped its character for centuries.

About This Hatteras Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hatteras, 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 Hatteras and Dare County.

Detailed location data for Hatteras includes the ZIP code (27943), 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 Hatteras is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.