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Jacksonville city, NC

ZIP 28539 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28539

28539 has a population of 17,900 with a median age of 31.0 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.9%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
6.2%-50% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.3%-66% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.4%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
11.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.1%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
25.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.8%+45% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.5%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.7%+11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.7%-52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
21.9%+264% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.8%+811% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28539

Poverty Rate
12.7%+11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
21.9%+264% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.7%-52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.8%+811% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,900
Median age31.0
Poverty rate12.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.9%
Hispanic6.3%
Black6.2%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born6.7%