City

Jamestown, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bienville County  ·  Louisiana

👥510Population
💰$70,855Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$85,600Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Black: 1.6%Other: 7.3%Race
White91.2%
Black1.6%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
HS Graduate160 (43.4%)
Some College69 (18.7%)
Associates55 (14.9%)
Bachelors38 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree47 (12.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
HS Grad43.4%
Some College18.7%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,855 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$85,600 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$389/mo
Total Housing Units475
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Jamestown, LA

Jamestown is a city in Louisiana, located in Bienville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 510 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Jamestown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,855 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jamestown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $389 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jamestown is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.18%).

Jamestown, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Jamestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71045 510 $70,855 $85,600 $389 5.6% 23.0% 67.8%