City

Jamestown, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fentress County  ·  Tennessee

👥12,531Population
💰$42,819Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$147,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty25.3% ▲ 153% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma102 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,280 (40.8%)
Some College1,773 (22%)
Associates1,040 (12.9%)
Bachelors581 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,265 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 22%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College22.0%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,819 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$147,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$587/mo
Total Housing Units6,406
Vacant Units1,077

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Jamestown, TN

Jamestown is a city in Tennessee, located in Fentress County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,531 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Jamestown is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,819 is below the national average. Approximately 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below 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 $147,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $587 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, 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 (95.9%).

Jamestown, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Jamestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38556 12,531 $42,819 $147,300 $587 2.9% 23.0% 73.9%