City

Jamestown, NY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Chautauqua County  ·  New York

👥39,207Population
💰$50,909Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$98,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic10.7%
Black2.9%
Asian0.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma336 (1.3%)
HS Graduate7,729 (30.7%)
Some College3,396 (13.5%)
Associates2,562 (10.2%)
Bachelors4,609 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree6,505 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,909 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$98,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units19,469
Vacant Units2,465

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Jamestown, NY

Jamestown is a city in New York, located in Chautauqua County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 39,207 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Jamestown is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,909 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above 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 $98,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month.

The population of Jamestown is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.99%).

Jamestown, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Jamestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14701 39,207 $50,909 $98,400 $769 7.2% 44.2% 57.9%