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Jacksonville, NC

City in Onslow County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28540, 28542, 28543, 28544, 28546, 28547.

Population

71,279

Land area

48.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,461

ZIP codes

6

Jacksonville and its ZIP codes

Full map

Jacksonville at a glance

  • Jacksonville is about 6.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 14th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • Households here earn a median of $57,697 a year, 20% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,100 (27% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,321 a month.

Local data for Jacksonville, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jacksonville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,697

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$210,100

Median rent

$1,321/mo

Homeownership

38.7%

Bachelor's or higher

26.3%

Median age

23.4

Average commute

15.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (9,664), German Americans (9,483), Mexican Americans (6,357).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Onslow County. PPP loans are for Jacksonville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,929

53,881 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,450

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.3B

FY 2026, $11,391 per person

PPP loans

$96.1K

8 loans, 10 jobs reported

Onslow County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone54.3%
  • Carpooled17.5%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked13.6%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home12.8%

Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jacksonville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

513

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,401

6.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 35°F

56.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jacksonville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.8%

U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts

Diabetes

7.0%

U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.9%

U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts

ZIP codes in Jacksonville

6 in or overlapping Jacksonville. Population shown

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Cities near Jacksonville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.3
Piney GreenCensus-designated place5.1 mi13.6
Half MoonCensus-designated place7.8 mi7.4
Sneads FerryCensus-designated place12 mi3.8
RichlandsTown14 mi1.7
Holly RidgeTown15 mi4.2
SwansboroTown16 mi2.2
North Topsail BeachTown16 mi6.2
MaysvilleTown16 mi0.9
PeletierTown18 mi3.6
Cedar PointTown19 mi2.2
Cape CarteretTown20 mi2.5
Emerald IsleTown21 mi4.9
BogueTown21 mi2.7
PollocksvilleTown22 mi0.3
Surf CityTown23 mi7.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jacksonville, NC in?
Jacksonville is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Jacksonville, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Jacksonville include 28540, 28542, 28543, 28544, 28546, 28547.
What is the population of Jacksonville, NC?
About 71,279 people live in Jacksonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jacksonville?
Nearby places include Pumpkin Center (4.7 mi), Piney Green (5.1 mi), Half Moon (7.8 mi), Sneads Ferry (12 mi), Richlands (14 mi).

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