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Jamestown, ND
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota. ZIP codes: 58401, 58402, 58405.
Population
15,787
Land area
13.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,187
ZIP codes
3
Jamestown and its ZIP codes
Jamestown at a glance
- Jamestown is about 104 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $56,554, 26% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,800 (20% below North Dakota) and median rent is $773 a month.
Local data for Jamestown, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jamestown, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,554
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$199,800
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
10.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,213), Norwegian Americans (2,554), Irish Americans (966).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stutsman County. PPP loans are for Jamestown.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,063
11,132 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,311
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $9,749 per person
PPP loans
$65.58M
1,056 loans, 6,825 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jamestown, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 10.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jamestown, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
66
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jamestown, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Jamestown
3 in or overlapping Jamestown. Population shown
Cities near Jamestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpiritwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| YpsilantiCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BuchananCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Spiritwood LakeCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MontpelierCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ClevelandCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| PingreeCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| WimbledonCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| CourtenayCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| LealCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| SanbornCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| RogersCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| KensalCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| MarionCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| MedinaCity | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| JudCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jamestown, ND in?
- Jamestown is in Stutsman County, North Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Jamestown, ND?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jamestown include 58401, 58402, 58405.
- What is the population of Jamestown, ND?
- About 15,787 people live in Jamestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jamestown?
- Nearby places include Spiritwood (10 mi), Ypsilanti (11 mi), Buchanan (12 mi), Spiritwood Lake (13 mi), Montpelier (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023