James City
Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina

James City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Craven County, North Carolina, with 5,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairfield Harbour, 2.5 miles NE.
- 5,291residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.9 km²
- 687 / sq mipopulation density
- 28560ZIP code
About James City
James City is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, James City had a population of 5,291. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in James City
- Median household income
- $58,973
- Median home value
- $204,400
- Median rent
- $1,019/mo
- Median age
- 51.7
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James City had 5,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 687 per sq mi (265 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
James City at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Craven County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.70 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Water area | 6.12 sq mi (15.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0454° N, 76.9981° W |
| ZIP code | 28560 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3734260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near James City
- Fairfield Harbour2.5 mi NE
- Brices Creek4.8 mi W
- New Bern5.3 mi NW
- Bridgeton5.8 mi N
- Trent Woods5.9 mi NW
- Neuse Forest6.3 mi SE
- River Bend8.7 mi W
- Arapahoe9.9 mi E
- Minnesott Beach10.7 mi E
- Havelock11.0 mi SE
- Grantsboro11.1 mi NE
- Alliance12.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about James City
What county is James City in?
James City is in Craven County, North Carolina.
What is the population of James City, NC?
5,291 people lived in James City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of James City, NC?
The ZIP code of James City is 28560.
What is the elevation of James City?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near James City?
Fairfield Harbour (2.5 mi), Brices Creek (4.8 mi), New Bern (5.3 mi), Bridgeton (5.8 mi), Trent Woods (5.9 mi).
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