| Juniper Swamp | rises in S Johnston County and flows SE into Hannah Creek. |
| Juniper Swamp | rises in N Onslow County and flows S into Cowhorn Swamp. |
| Juniper Swamp | rises in SW Onslow County and flows NW into Pender County, where it enters Shaking Creek. |
| Juno | community in central Buncombe County on Dix Creek. |
| Jupiter | town in NW Buncombe County. Inc. 1895, but long inactive in municipal affairs. Served by post office, 1885-1909. |
| Just | community in E Madison County on Terris Fork. |
| Justice | community in E Franklin County on Little Peachtree Creek. Alt. 261. Settled about 1873. |
| Justice Creek | rises in E Mitchell County and flows E into Avery County, where it enters North Toe River. |
| Justice Ridge | SW Buncombe County N of Candler Heights. |
| Jutts Creek | rises in SE Graham County and flows N into Tulula Creek. Named for Jutt Colvard. |