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Neuse Forest, NC
Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina.
Population
2,671
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
845
ZIP codes
0
Neuse Forest and its ZIP codes
Neuse Forest at a glance
- Neuse Forest is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,500, 17% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,000 (21% below North Carolina).
Housing and community stats
Neuse Forest, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,500
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$228,000
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (220), Italian Americans (163), German Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craven County. PPP loans are for Neuse Forest.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,163
40,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $14,635 per person
How people get to work
Neuse Forest, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.6%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Neuse Forest, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,154
11.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Neuse Forest, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Neuse Forest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HavelockCity | 5.4 mi | 17.1 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 7 mi | 3.5 |
| ArapahoeTown | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Brices CreekCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Trent WoodsTown | 12 mi | 3 |
| New BernCity | 13 mi | 28.7 |
| GrantsboroTown | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| River BendTown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| BridgetonTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| NewportTown | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| AllianceTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| OrientalTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| PollocksvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Neuse Forest, NC in?
- Neuse Forest is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Neuse Forest, NC?
- About 2,671 people live in Neuse Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Neuse Forest?
- Nearby places include Havelock (5.4 mi), James City (6.9 mi), Fairfield Harbour (6.9 mi), Minnesott Beach (7 mi), Arapahoe (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023