City

Jamestown, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,453Population
💰$39,313Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$157,200Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 1.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Black1.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty29.7% ▲ 197% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,367 (41.2%)
Some College459 (13.8%)
Associates471 (14.2%)
Bachelors478 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree519 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,313 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$157,200 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$593/mo
Total Housing Units3,286
Vacant Units1,064

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Jamestown, KY

Jamestown is a city in Kentucky, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,453 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Jamestown is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,313 is below the national average. Approximately 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jamestown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $593 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jamestown is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.68%).

Jamestown, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Jamestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42629 5,453 $39,313 $157,200 $593 7.2% 30.0% 71.5%