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Jamestown, OH
Village in Greene County, Ohio.
Population
2,229
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,914
ZIP codes
0
Jamestown and its ZIP codes
Jamestown at a glance
- Jamestown is about 6.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,667 a year, 21% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,500 (32% below Ohio) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Jamestown, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jamestown, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,667
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$146,500
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (497), Irish Americans (290), Scottish Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Jamestown.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,368
80,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.1B
FY 2026, $18,368 per person
How people get to work
Jamestown, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jamestown, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
383
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 23°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jamestown, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Jamestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee HillsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.7 |
| BowersvilleVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| CedarvilleVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| OctaVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Port WilliamVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| South SolonVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WilberforceCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.1 |
| MilledgevilleVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| JeffersonvilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.7 |
| CliftonVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| XeniaCity | 11 mi | 13.1 |
| South CharlestonVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Yellow SpringsVillage | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| SabinaVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MidwayVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring ValleyVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jamestown, OH in?
- Jamestown is in Greene County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Jamestown, OH?
- About 2,229 people live in Jamestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jamestown?
- Nearby places include Shawnee Hills (2.8 mi), Bowersville (5.7 mi), Cedarville (6.7 mi), Octa (7.5 mi), Port William (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023