Pollocksville North Carolina Map

About Pollocksville, North Carolina

Pollocksville is a locality in Jones County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 463. The population density is 316.9 people per km². Pollocksville is located at 35.0060°N, 77.2211°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28573.

Pollocksville rests in the lowlands, a place where the land seems to sigh with a gentle, almost imperceptible yielding. It lies 12.3 miles southwest of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 235°T), and is situated 9.3 miles southwest of Trent Woods. The Neuse River, a broad, slow-moving artery, defines much of the region, its muddy banks softened by reeds and the patient, watchful cypress trees that stand sentinel. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out under a sky that often hangs heavy with the promise of humidity, their green and gold hues deepening as the sun begins its descent, casting long, languid shadows that blur the edges of the landscape. The air itself carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of fertile soil and the distant, sweet decay of fallen leaves, and on a still afternoon, the quiet is so profound it feels almost like a physical presence. Pollocksville’s story is one of quiet persistence, tied inextricably to the fertile soil and the navigable waters of the Neuse. Historically, the economy here was shaped by the bounty of the land and the river, with farming and fishing providing the bedrock of life. While the larger agricultural industries of eastern North Carolina might have drawn more attention, Pollocksville has long been a place where a more intimate connection to the earth prevailed, where generations have cultivated the same plots, fostering a deep-seated understanding of the seasons and the soil's temper. The town’s character reflects this, a place where conversations often meander like the river, unhurried and thoughtful, and where the simple act of sharing a porch swing at dusk can feel like a significant event.

About This Pollocksville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pollocksville, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.005991, -77.221065. 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 Pollocksville and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Pollocksville includes the ZIP code (28573), telephone area code (910), county seat of Jones County (Trenton), and school district assignment (Jones 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 Pollocksville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.