City

Jamestown, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Newport County  ·  Rhode Island

👥5,545Population
💰$141,442Median HH Income▲ 85% above avg
🎂59.4Median Age
🏠$752,300Median Home Value▲ 170% above avg
🎓72.5%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
32%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads72.5% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.9%)
HS Graduate470 (10.9%)
Some College126 (2.9%)
Associates551 (12.7%)
Bachelors254 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree2,881 (66.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 10.9%Some College: 2.9%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 66.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad10.9%
Some College2.9%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate66.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$141,442 ▲ 85% above avg
Median Home Value$752,300 ▲ 170% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,932/mo
Total Housing Units3,177
Vacant Units614

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Jamestown, RI

Jamestown is a city in Rhode Island, located in Newport County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,545 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.4 years.

Economically, Jamestown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $141,442 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jamestown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $752,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,932 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jamestown is highly educated. 72.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.31%).

Jamestown, RI offers residents above-average earning potential within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in Jamestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02835 5,545 $141,442 $752,300 $1,932 3.4% 72.5% 86.7%