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Jamestown, NY

City in Chautauqua County, New York. ZIP codes: 14701.

Population

28,188

Land area

8.9sq mi

People per sq mi

3,167

ZIP codes

1

Jamestown and its ZIP codes

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Jamestown at a glance

  • Jamestown is about 7.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 52nd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
  • The median household income is $43,523, 49% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,700 (79% below New York) and median rent is $759 a month.

Local data for Jamestown, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jamestown, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$43,523

Poverty rate

25.3%

Median home value

$87,700

Median rent

$759/mo

Homeownership

49.3%

Bachelor's or higher

21.3%

Median age

39.8

Average commute

15.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (4,488), German Americans (4,128), Swedish Americans (3,423).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chautauqua County. PPP loans are for Jamestown.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,771

45,974 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,247

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$922M

FY 2026, $7,220 per person

PPP loans

$85.9M

801 loans, 10,852 jobs reported

Chautauqua County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Jamestown, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.9%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit2.3%
  • Walked4.4%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home9.1%

Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jamestown, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,002

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

365

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 16°F

45.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jamestown, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

18.2%

U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

ZIP codes in Jamestown

1 in or overlapping Jamestown. Population shown

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Cities near Jamestown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CeloronVillage2.1 mi0.7
FalconerVillage2.3 mi1.1
Jamestown WestCensus-designated place2.4 mi2.5
LakewoodVillage4.3 mi2
BustiCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.3
FrewsburgCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.3
KennedyCensus-designated place8.1 mi2
Bemus PointVillage8.9 mi0.4
Sugar Grove, PABorough9.7 mi1.1
SinclairvilleVillage12 mi1.6
Russell, PACensus-designated place12 mi3.7
PanamaVillage13 mi2.2
RandolphCensus-designated place14 mi3.3
ChautauquaCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
Cherry CreekCensus-designated place15 mi1.4
East RandolphCensus-designated place15 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jamestown, NY in?
Jamestown is in Chautauqua County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Jamestown, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Jamestown include 14701.
What is the population of Jamestown, NY?
About 28,188 people live in Jamestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jamestown?
Nearby places include Celoron (2.1 mi), Falconer (2.3 mi), Jamestown West (2.4 mi), Lakewood (4.3 mi), Busti (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023