City

Jamestown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,080Population
💰$57,798Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$136,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,299 (45.9%)
Some College348 (12.3%)
Associates367 (13%)
Bachelors303 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree503 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College12.3%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,798 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$136,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units2,715
Vacant Units958

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Jamestown, PA

Jamestown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,080 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Jamestown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,798 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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 $136,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jamestown is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.4%).

Jamestown, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Jamestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16134 4,080 $57,798 $136,700 $750 4.9% 28.5% 84.4%