Trenton
Town in Jones County, North Carolina

Trenton is a town in Jones County, North Carolina, with 238 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pollocksville, 8.5 miles SE.
- 238residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 956 / sq mipopulation density
- 28585ZIP code
About Trenton
Trenton is a town in Jones County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 238 in 2020 census. It is the county seat of Jones County.
Trenton is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Trenton
- Median household income
- $47,841
- Median home value
- $176,800
- Median rent
- $979/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Trenton had 238 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 238 |
|---|---|
| Density | 956 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Trenton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Jones County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 238 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0633° N, 77.3546° W |
| ZIP code | 28585 |
| Official website | townoftrenton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3768320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Trenton
- Pollocksville8.5 mi SE
- Cove City8.9 mi N
- Dover11.4 mi NW
- River Bend11.6 mi E
- Maysville13.4 mi SE
- Belgrade14.6 mi SE
- Trent Woods14.9 mi E
- Brices Creek15.5 mi E
- Richlands15.6 mi SW
- New Bern16.1 mi E
- Kellum16.7 mi S
- Half Moon17.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Trenton
What county is Trenton in?
Trenton is in Jones County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Trenton, NC?
238 people lived in Trenton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Trenton, NC?
The ZIP code of Trenton is 28585.
What is the elevation of Trenton?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Trenton?
Pollocksville (8.5 mi), Cove City (8.9 mi), Dover (11.4 mi), River Bend (11.6 mi), Maysville (13.4 mi).
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