Rodanthe North Carolina Map

About Rodanthe, North Carolina

Rodanthe is a locality in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 781. The population density is 123.6 people per km². Rodanthe is located at 35.5935°N, 75.4679°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27968.

Rodanthe, a slender finger of sand pointing into the Atlantic, is a place where the sea dictates the rhythm of existence. It lies 91.5 miles south-south-east of Virginia Beach, VA (from Virginia Beach, VA: bearing 162°T), and is situated 19.7 miles south-south-east of Wanchese. Here, the air is perpetually kissed by salt, carrying the cries of gulls and the distant rumble of surf. Windswept sea oats carpet the dunes, their feathery heads bowing in the persistent breeze, a verdant contrast to the pale, shifting sands that stretch towards the horizon. The ocean, a vast and ever-changing canvas of blues and grays, dominates the view, its ceaseless motion a constant reminder of nature's raw power. Along the narrow highway, weathered cottages huddle together, their brightly painted exteriors a cheerful defiance against the elements, their decks offering unobstructed vistas of crashing waves and the vast, open sky. The history of Rodanthe is inextricably linked to the sea and the hardy souls who have long sought a livelihood from its depths. Once known as Kinnakeet, it was a vital point for lifesaving stations, beacons of hope for mariners navigating the treacherous Diamond Shoals. The island's economy has always been shaped by fishing and, more recently, by the steady stream of visitors drawn to its wild beauty. This coastal strip, part of the Outer Banks National Seashore, preserves a sense of untamed grandeur, a place where the past whispers on the wind and the present unfolds with the ebb and flow of the tide. Life in Rodanthe moves with a languid grace, dictated by the sun's arc and the ocean's temper, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of the coast.

About This Rodanthe Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Rodanthe includes the ZIP code (27968), 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 Rodanthe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.