Hookerton North Carolina Map

About Hookerton, North Carolina

Hookerton is a locality in Greene County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 573. The population density is 414.0 people per km². Hookerton is located at 35.4252°N, 77.5883°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28538.

Hookerton rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, generous hand of Eastern North Carolina's coastal plain. It lies 18.0 miles south-west of Greenville, NC (from Greenville, NC: bearing 224°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-north-west of Grifton. Fields of emerald corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air, their green interrupted by the darker, denser punctuation of pine stands and the silver veins of sluggish creeks. The sky here often carries a painterly quality, especially as the day wanes, with diffused light that seems to hold the warmth of the soil within its embrace. The roads, often bordered by ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, lead one through a quiet unfolding of land, where the sounds of cicadas and distant tractors form the dominant symphony. The very air, thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, suggests a place where time moves with the unhurried cadence of the seasons. The history of Hookerton is deeply entwined with agriculture, a lineage evident in the enduring fields that have sustained generations. This land was once part of a broader agricultural economy, with cotton and tobacco being prominent crops, and the echoes of that past can still be felt in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of older homes. The local economy continues to draw strength from the fertile soil, though diversification has brought other elements into play, creating a community that balances its agricultural roots with a forward-looking spirit. One might notice the distinctive, low-slung architecture, reflecting a pragmatic response to the climate, and the friendly, open demeanor of its residents, a characteristic often found in places where community ties are strong and the pace of life allows for genuine connection. Hookerton, in its quiet persistence, offers a glimpse into the enduring heart of rural Carolina.

About This Hookerton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hookerton, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.425162, -77.588304. 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 Hookerton and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Hookerton includes the ZIP code (28538), telephone area code (910), county seat of Greene County (Snow Hill), and school district assignment (Greene 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 Hookerton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.