City

Jacksonville, NC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Onslow County  ·  North Carolina

👥98,930Population
💰$61,019Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂28.8Median Age
🏠$206,807Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.1%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 16.1%Asian: 2.1%Other: 6.9%Race
White59.1%
Hispanic15.2%
Black16.1%
Asian2.1%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
18%
25–44
29%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma467 (0.9%)
HS Graduate16,515 (30.9%)
Some College7,325 (13.7%)
Associates9,296 (17.4%)
Bachelors6,630 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree13,139 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College13.7%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.5%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,019 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$206,807 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,092/mo
Total Housing Units42,853
Vacant Units4,492

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville is a city in North Carolina, located in Onslow County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 98,930 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.76 years.

Economically, Jacksonville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,019 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jacksonville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,807, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,091 per month.

The population of Jacksonville is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.13%).

Jacksonville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Jacksonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28540 50,808 $61,462 $201,700 $1,014 4.4% 36.3% 59.1%
28546 48,122 $60,552 $212,200 $1,174 5.9% 37.8% 55.9%