What city is ZIP code 28585?

ZIP code 28585 is in Trenton, NC (Jones County).

What county is ZIP code 28585 in?

ZIP code 28585 is mostly in Jones County, North Carolina.

How many people live in ZIP code 28585?

About 3,893 people live in the 28585 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 28585

Trenton, NC, Jones County

Population

3,893

Land area

202.6sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Trenton

ZIP 28585 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 28585 at a glance

ZIP 28585 (Trenton) is 91% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
The median household income is $60,855, 16% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,200 (56% below North Carolina) and median rent is $831 a month.

Local data for ZIP 28585

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 28585, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,855

Poverty rate

15.0%

Median home value

$126,200

Median rent

$831/mo

Homeownership

77.9%

Bachelor's or higher

21.6%

Median age

50.7

Average commute

29.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

243

$10.8M annual payroll

PPP loans

$2.2M

90 loans

Campaign donations

$5,677

9% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 28585, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

256

Countywide, mostly 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 history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 28585, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.1%

U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

19.0%

U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 28585?: ZIP code 28585 is in Trenton, NC (Jones County).
What county is ZIP code 28585 in?: ZIP code 28585 is mostly in Jones County, North Carolina.
How many people live in ZIP code 28585?: About 3,893 people live in the 28585 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.