Trenton, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28585
Jones County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,942
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,855
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28585 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28585 covers 458.4 square miles in Trenton, Jones County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,942 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28585 reports a modest median household income of $60,855 (12% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,580. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,200 (51% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $831; owner occupancy is 77.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Jones County, so 28585 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28585
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28585.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28585, Trenton, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,942
Population
458.4
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28585?
50.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
4.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,855
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,580
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28585 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Trenton, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,855 40th percentile higher than 40% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,877housing units
1,877
Total Housing Units
1,640
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,200
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 28585, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,821,000.
43
Businesses
243
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 11.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28585 vs 28523 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28523 | Cove City, NC | 2,456 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28585, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,942 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28585 in?
ZIP code 28585 (Trenton) is located in Jones County, North Carolina. Jones County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jones-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28585?
ZIP code 28585 in Trenton, NC has a population of 3,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28585?
The median household income in ZIP 28585 is $60,855, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28585?
The median home value in ZIP 28585 is $126,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28585?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28585 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28585?
ZIP code 28585 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28585?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28585 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (5), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28585?
In ZIP code 28585, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28585?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28585 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28585?
In ZIP code 28585, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28585?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28585 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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