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Jones County, NC
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Jones County, North Carolina.
Population
9,302
Land area
471sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Jones County
Jones County at a glance
- Jones County is 91% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,641, 18% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 (55% below North Carolina) and median rent is $747 a month.
- Its largest cities are Maysville (1,022), Pollocksville (463) and Trenton (319).
Local data for Jones County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jones County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,641
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$130,300
Prices +0.7% in a year
Median rent
$747/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (562), German Americans (458), Mexican Americans (278).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,616
1,581 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,974
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $11,269 per person
PPP loans
$69M
958 loans, 8,568 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$650K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jones County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jones County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
256
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
205
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jones County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jones County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jones County, NC?
- Maysville is the largest city or town in Jones County, with about 1,022 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jones County?
- Jones County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28562, 28573, 28585.
- What is the population of Jones County, NC?
- About 9,302 people live in Jones County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jones County?
- Jones County borders Onslow County, Craven County, Carteret County, Lenoir County, Duplin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023