City

Jamestown, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Guilford County  ·  North Carolina

👥14,729Population
💰$86,270Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$267,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓61.7%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68%Hispanic: 9%Black: 15.7%Asian: 5%Other: 2.2%Race
White68.0%
Hispanic9.0%
Black15.7%
Asian5.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads61.7% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma95 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,647 (15.8%)
Some College871 (8.4%)
Associates1,370 (13.2%)
Bachelors961 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree5,463 (52.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 15.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 52.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad15.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate52.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,270 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$267,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,374/mo
Total Housing Units6,560
Vacant Units303

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
53%
About Jamestown, NC

Jamestown is a city in North Carolina, located in Guilford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,729 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Jamestown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,270 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jamestown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,374 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jamestown is highly educated. 61.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (67.97%).

Jamestown, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Jamestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27282 14,729 $86,270 $267,400 $1,374 3.9% 61.7% 74.4%