City

Trenton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,944Population
💰$62,330Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$116,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.2%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 23.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White67.2%
Hispanic6.6%
Black23.6%
Asian1.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma64 (2.4%)
HS Graduate941 (34.6%)
Some College413 (15.2%)
Associates482 (17.7%)
Bachelors229 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree594 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College15.2%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,330 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$116,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units1,916
Vacant Units347

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Trenton, NC

Trenton is a city in North Carolina, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,944 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Trenton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,330 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Trenton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trenton is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.19%).

Trenton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Trenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28585 3,944 $62,330 $116,000 $746 4.3% 30.2% 76.8%