Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Location of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
Coordinates: 34°41′49″N 76°49′24″W / 34.69694°N 76.82333°W / 34.69694; -76.82333
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCarteret
Area
  Total
6.92 sq mi (17.91 km2)
  Land2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2)
  Water4.71 sq mi (12.19 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,388
  Density628.34/sq mi (242.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28512
Area code252
FIPS code37-52000
GNIS feature ID2407116
Websitewww.townofpks.com

Pine Knoll Shores is a coastal town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,388 at the 2020 census. One of North Carolina's state aquariums is located here.