Jacksonville, NC GIS Map
Jacksonville is a city in Onslow County, North Carolina, with a population of about 72,876. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Onslow County
- Population
- 72,876
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7541, -77.4302
- ZIP codes (3)
- 28540, 28541, 28546
- Land area
- 48.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville is the county seat of and the most populous community in Onslow County, North Carolina, which is coterminous with the Jacksonville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,723, which makes Jacksonville the 14th-most populous city in North Carolina. Demographically, Jacksonville is the youngest city in the United States, with an average age of 22.8 years old, which can be attributed to the large military presence. The low age may also be in part due to the population drastically increasing over the past 80 years, from 783 in the 1930 census to 72,723 in the 2020 census.
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Cities Near Jacksonville
GIS Data for Jacksonville, NC
The Jacksonville map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Jacksonville without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Jacksonville Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
71,279
Households
22,688
Median household income
$57,697
Median age
23.4 years
Median home value
$210,100
Median gross rent
$1,321/mo
Owner-occupied homes
38.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
Below poverty level
12.7%
Land area
48.8 sq mi
Population density
1,461 / sq mi
County
Jacksonville Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
70,145
April 2020 (estimates base)
72,740
July 2024 estimate
70,840
Change 2010-2020
+3.7%
Change 2020-2024
-2.6%
Photos of Jacksonville
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Jacksonville
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Jacksonville.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Market Square | 1132 Henderson Dr, 28540 | Leased | 6,940 | Nov 2030 |
| Jacksonville Building Supply | 200 Williamsburg Pkwy, 28546 | Leased | 3,672 | Feb 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Jacksonville
General soil map unit at the city center: Meggett-Johnston-Dorovan
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Very poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 22.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- Frequent
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Johnston29%
Inceptisols · Cumulic Humaquepts
- Dorovan24%
Histosols · Typic Haplosaprists
- Meggett24%
Alfisols · Typic Albaqualfs
- Murville6%
Spodosols · Umbric Endoaquods
- Torhunta5%
Inceptisols · Typic Humaquepts
- Leon5%
Spodosols · Aeric Alaquods
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Jacksonville
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Jacksonville Eoc, Nc weather station, elevation 17 ft, 3.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 90°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 32°F
Annual precipitation
58.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 56 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 88 | 84 | 76 | 67 | 60 |
| Avg low °F | 32 | 34 | 40 | 49 | 58 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 64 | 51 | 41 | 36 |
| Precip. in | 3.75 | 3.62 | 4.06 | 3.58 | 4.26 | 5.59 | 6.92 | 7.62 | 7.85 | 4.05 | 3.66 | 3.94 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Jacksonville
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Onslow County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HurricaneVery High
- Winter WeatherVery High
- LightningRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Jacksonville FAQ
What county is Jacksonville in?
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Jacksonville, North Carolina is located in Onslow County.
What is the population of Jacksonville?
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Jacksonville has a population of about 72,876, making it the number 14 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Jacksonville?
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The elevation of Jacksonville is approximately 14 feet (4 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Jacksonville?
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ZIP codes for Jacksonville include 28540, 28541, 28546.
What time zone is Jacksonville in?
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Jacksonville is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Jacksonville from Raleigh?
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Jacksonville is about 98 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Jacksonville from Charlotte?
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Jacksonville is about 196 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Jacksonville?
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Cities near Jacksonville include New Bern, NC (33 miles); Wilmington, NC (47 miles); Goldsboro, NC (54 miles); Greenville, NC (59 miles); Wilson, NC (72 miles).
Local notes for Jacksonville, NC
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.