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Pollocksville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jones County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
363 Population 1,171/sq mi density
$58,250 Median Income $25,916 per capita
$145,500 Home Value $131,087 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 378 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,500 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pollocksville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,250
22% below
$25,916 per capita
Home Value
$145,500
48% below
Zillow: $131,087
Median Rent
$711/mo
39% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
83% below
378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Pollocksville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pollocksville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
52%
Rent
61%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pollocksville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pollocksville residents earn a median household income of $58,250 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,916. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pollocksville is $145,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,087. Median rent is $711/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Pollocksville reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 378/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Pollocksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pollocksville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population363
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density1,171/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,250
Per Capita$25,916
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$307M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,500
Rent$711
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$131,087
Housing Units158
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property378/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,786/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation21 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pollocksville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.