City

Jamaica, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Virginia

👥491Population
💰$61,615Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂62.5Median Age
🏠$172,200Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 43.6%Race
White54.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black43.6%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age62.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate109 (27.8%)
Some College47 (12%)
Associates79 (20.2%)
Bachelors22 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree135 (34.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 34.4%Edu
HS Grad27.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate34.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
41%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,615 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$172,200 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units219
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
43%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Jamaica, VA

Jamaica is a city in Virginia, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 491 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.5 years.

Economically, Jamaica is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,615 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Jamaica is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jamaica is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.79%).

Jamaica, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Jamaica
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23079 491 $61,615 $172,200 0.0% 40.1% 89.4%