Powells Point North Carolina Map

About Powells Point, North Carolina

Powells Point is a locality in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Powells Point is located at 36.1574°N, 75.8588°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27966.

Powells Point rests where the land begins to surrender to the vast embrace of the Atlantic, a place where the air hums with the salinity of the ocean and the whisper of marsh grass. It lies 48.5 miles south of Virginia Beach, VA (from Virginia Beach, VA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west of Southern Shores. Here, the terrain is a gentle rise, a subtle elevation against the encroaching waters, its landscape a mosaic of dense woodlands giving way to open fields and the shimmering expanse of the Currituck Sound. Cypress trees, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel along the water's edge, their roots gripping the dark, rich soil, while beyond them, the sky stretches an impossibly wide canvas, often painted with the fleeting blush of sunset or the stark, clean light of midday. The feel of Powells Point is one of quiet persistence, a land that has weathered storms and seasons, its character etched by the relentless ebb and flow of tides and the enduring spirit of those who call it home. The history of Powells Point is intrinsically tied to the maritime heritage of the Outer Banks, a legacy of pilots, fishermen, and lighthouse keepers who navigated these treacherous waters. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the bounty of the sea and the fertile soil, with agriculture and fishing forming the bedrock of its sustenance. The distinctive silhouette of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, a beacon of crimson brick standing tall on the northern end of the Banks, has long served as a landmark and a symbol of this coastal resilience, its light a comforting presence for mariners and a reminder of the region's deep connection to the sea. The pace of life in Powells Point is unhurried, a steady rhythm dictated by the sun and the seasons, where community ties are strong and the simple beauty of the natural world is a constant companion.

About This Powells Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Powells Point, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.157384, -75.858802. 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 Powells Point and Currituck County.

Detailed location data for Powells Point includes the ZIP code (27966), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Currituck County (Currituck), and school district assignment. 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 Powells Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.