James City North Carolina Map

About James City, North Carolina

James City is a locality in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,789. The population density is 243.6 people per km². James City is located at 35.0888°N, 77.0349°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28560.

James City, a place where the humid air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and the distant murmur of water, unfolds across a landscape of low-lying coastal plain. It lies 1.5 miles south-south-east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 159°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south of Forest. The terrain, gently sloping towards the Neuse River, is characterized by stands of mature Loblolly pines and scattered oaks, their branches often draped with Spanish moss, creating a verdant canopy that filters the bright Carolina sun into shifting patterns on the sandy soil. The air here possesses a certain stillness, broken only by the occasional cry of a seabird or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, a quietude that permeates the very essence of James City. Historically, this stretch of land has been shaped by its proximity to the vital waterways of eastern North Carolina, a nexus for trade and settlement since colonial times. While not a grand metropolis, James City’s economic life has long been tied to the bounty of the river and the surrounding coastal industries, with fishing and timber playing significant roles in its development. The character of James City is one of enduring resilience, a community that has seen the ebb and flow of generations, each leaving their mark on the land and its quiet, unassuming charm, a place where the rhythm of life feels intrinsically linked to the slow, deliberate pulse of the coastal tides.

About This James City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of James City, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.088771, -77.034947. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on James City and Craven County.

Detailed location data for James City includes the ZIP code (28560), telephone area code (910), county seat of Craven County (New Bern), and school district assignment (Craven County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct James City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.