James City

Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina

Aerial view of James City, North Carolina
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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.

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, NC population

James City had 5,291 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,291
Density687 per sq mi (265 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

James City at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCraven County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,291 (2020)
Land area7.70 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Water area6.12 sq mi (15.84 km²)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates35.0454° N, 76.9981° W
ZIP code28560
Census code (GEOID)3734260

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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