Hookerton is a town in Greene County, North Carolina, United States.

[5] It is geographically located southeast of Snow Hill on North Carolina Highway 123.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.

Early in the 20th century, Hookerton Collegiate Institute was located in the center of town and R.J. Matlock was the principal of the school.

(His daughter, Sara Stocks of Hookerton, served on and as chair of the Greene County School Board for a number of years in mid-century, continuing the family's interest in local education.)

The railroad provided passenger and freight service during the early 20th century, but has long since ceased operation.