Indian Beach North Carolina Map

About Indian Beach, North Carolina

Indian Beach is a locality in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 211. The population density is 155.3 people per km². Indian Beach is located at 34.6866°N, 76.8952°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28512.

Indian Beach unfolds along the North Carolina coast, a stretch of sand and sea where the Atlantic whispers secrets to the dunes. It lies 30.4 miles south-south-east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 164°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Morehead City. Here, the land yields gently to the insistent pull of the tide, its terrain a subtle interplay of sun-bleached grasses and the resilient scrub pine that anchors the shifting sands. The air carries the perpetual tang of salt and brine, a constant reminder of the ocean’s vastness, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the beach and into the sparse, windswept vegetation. The rhythm of Indian Beach is dictated by the ebb and flow of the water, a slow, steady pulse that mirrors the unhurried lives of those who call this place home. This coastal haven, Indian Beach, has long been shaped by the sea and the bounty it provides. Historically, its economy has been deeply entwined with fishing and the modest tourism that blossoms in the warmer months, with generations of families making their living from the rich waters offshore. The landscape itself bears the subtle imprint of this maritime heritage, with weathered docks and the occasional humble fishing vessel dotting the waterways that weave through the surrounding marshes. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling metropolises, Indian Beach possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a character forged in the enduring relationship between its people and the powerful, ever-present ocean.

About This Indian Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Indian Beach, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.686551, -76.895218. 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 Indian Beach and Carteret County.

Detailed location data for Indian Beach includes the ZIP code (28512), 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 Indian Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.