Rodanthe
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina
Rodanthe is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dare County, North Carolina, with 213 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waves, 1.6 miles S.
- 213residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 223 / sq mipopulation density
- 27982ZIP code
About Rodanthe
Rodanthe ( roh-DAN-thee) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 213. Rodanthe, along with Waves and Salvo, are part of the settlement of Chicamacomico. Rodanthe includes the original Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, decommissioned in 1954, but now a museum.
Rodanthe is served by North Carolina Highway 12, which runs north–south through town. The Chicamacomico area is bordered to the north by Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and to the south by Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a situation which limits potential growth. The town is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Pamlico Sound to the west.
Rodanthe is the easternmost point of North Carolina. It is famous for its observation of "Old Christmas" on January 6, formerly Christmas, December 25, by the Julian Calendar, a custom held over from the original settlers who still used the "Old Style" calendar. A mythical beast, "Old Buck"—possibly related to Belsnickel or Krampus who are companions of Saint Nicholas in Christmas festivities—is said to appear at the celebration.
The residents of Rodanthe are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Rodanthe is part of District 4, along with Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Waves and Salvo.
The Chicamacomico Life Saving Station and Oregon Inlet Station are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Rodanthe had 213 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 213 |
|---|---|
| Density | 223 per sq mi (86 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rodanthe at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 213 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5925° N, 75.4664° W |
| ZIP code | 27982 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3757580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rodanthe
- Waves1.6 mi S
- Salvo3.0 mi S
- Avon17.8 mi S
- Wanchese19.7 mi NW
- Manteo23.6 mi NW
- Buxton24.6 mi S
- Frisco25.0 mi S
- Nags Head25.8 mi N
- Manns Harbor27.5 mi NW
- Hatteras28.5 mi SW
- Kill Devil Hills31.5 mi N
- Kitty Hawk35.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Rodanthe
What county is Rodanthe in?
Rodanthe is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Rodanthe, NC?
213 people lived in Rodanthe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rodanthe, NC?
The ZIP code of Rodanthe is 27982.
What is the elevation of Rodanthe?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rodanthe?
Waves (1.6 mi), Salvo (3.0 mi), Avon (17.8 mi), Wanchese (19.7 mi), Manteo (23.6 mi).
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