Rocky Point North Carolina Map

About Rocky Point, North Carolina

Rocky Point is a locality in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,020. The population density is 58.5 people per km². Rocky Point is located at 34.4352°N, 77.8878°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28457.

Rocky Point rests along the banks of the Northeast Cape Fear River, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 14.8 miles north-north-east of Wilmington, NC (from Wilmington, NC: bearing 13°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-west of Murraysville. The land here is a gentle, rolling terrain, a mosaic of dense forests giving way to sun-drenched fields, the deep green of cypress swamps mirroring the vast, often hazy, sky. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel, their branches draped with Spanish moss like silvery beards, while the slow, dark waters of the river whisper secrets to the reeds that fringe its edges. The sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with a luminous, golden light that seems to slow time itself. The story of Rocky Point is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the lifeblood of the river that has, for generations, sustained its people. Once a bustling hub for timber and naval stores, the economy now finds its footing in agriculture, particularly the cultivation of blueberries and a variety of other crops that thrive in the sandy loam. Small, independent farms dot the landscape, their fields stretching towards the horizon, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the community and the land. The river, though no longer a primary artery for commerce, remains a vital presence, offering serene waterways for recreation and a constant, gentle reminder of the area's natural bounty.

About This Rocky Point Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point and Pender County.

Detailed location data for Rocky Point includes the ZIP code (28457), telephone area code (910), county seat of Pender County (Burgaw), and school district assignment (Pender 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 Rocky Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.