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Jackson Heights, NC

Census-designated place in Lenoir County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28504.

Population

794

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

546

ZIP codes

1

Jackson Heights and its ZIP codes

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Jackson Heights at a glance

  • Jackson Heights is about 2.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $39,403, 46% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,500 (54% below North Carolina) and median rent is $793 a month.

Local data for Jackson Heights, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jackson Heights, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$39,403

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$133,500

Median rent

$793/mo

Homeownership

74.6%

Bachelor's or higher

1.9%

Median age

57.5

Average commute

22.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (38), German Americans (31), Puerto Ricans (3).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lenoir County. PPP loans are for Jackson Heights.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,662

29,635 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,998

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$437M

FY 2026, $7,936 per person

PPP loans

$37.1M

437 loans, 4,667 jobs reported

Lenoir County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Jackson Heights, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.0%
  • Carpooled12.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home1.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jackson Heights, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

391

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

365

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

53.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jackson Heights, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.5%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Jackson Heights

1 in or overlapping Jackson Heights. Population shown

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Cities near Jackson Heights

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KinstonCity4.4 mi18.3
Deep RunCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.8
GraingersCensus-designated place9.5 mi1.7
La GrangeTown11 mi2.3
DoverTown11 mi1
Seven SpringsTown12 mi0.3
Pink HillTown13 mi0.5
HookertonTown14 mi0.4
Walnut CreekVillage15 mi2.1
Snow HillTown16 mi1.6
GriftonTown16 mi2.7
New HopeCensus-designated place18 mi2.5
MauryCensus-designated place18 mi1.1
Cove CityTown18 mi0.6
ElroyCensus-designated place18 mi6.5
Potters HillCensus-designated place18 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jackson Heights, NC in?
Jackson Heights is in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Jackson Heights, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Jackson Heights include 28504.
What is the population of Jackson Heights, NC?
About 794 people live in Jackson Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jackson Heights?
Nearby places include Kinston (4.4 mi), Deep Run (7.2 mi), Graingers (9.5 mi), La Grange (11 mi), Dover (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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