Jamestown
Town in Boulder County, Colorado

Jamestown is a town in Boulder County, Colorado, with 256 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,926 ft (2,111 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bar-K Ranch, 2.5 miles W.
- 256residents (2020 Census)
- 6,926 ftelevation · 2,111 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 446 / sq mipopulation density
- 80455ZIP code
About Jamestown
The historic Town of Jamestown is a Statutory Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The population was 256 at the 2020 United States census, down from 274 in 2010. It was named for James Smith, an early discoverer of gold. Jamestown was hit hard by the September 2013 Colorado floods when the town was isolated due to road damage from the rains and the flooding of James Creek. Under a mandatory evacuation order, most residents were airlifted to safety under the direction of the Colorado National Guard to nearby Boulder.
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Living in Jamestown
- Median household income
- $149,375
- Median home value
- $595,900
- Median rent
- $1,234/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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Jamestown had 256 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 256 |
|---|---|
| Density | 446 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jamestown at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Boulder County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 256 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,926 ft (2,111 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1224° N, 105.3936° W |
| ZIP code | 80455 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0839195 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jamestown
- Bar-K Ranch2.5 mi W
- Glendale2.7 mi SE
- Lazy Acres4.0 mi SE
- Sunshine4.3 mi S
- Gold Hill4.5 mi S
- Hidden Lake4.6 mi W
- Altona5.1 mi E
- Crisman5.6 mi S
- Mountain Meadows6.6 mi S
- Seven Hills7.0 mi SE
- Sugarloaf7.2 mi S
- Ward7.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Jamestown
What county is Jamestown in?
Jamestown is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the population of Jamestown, CO?
256 people lived in Jamestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jamestown, CO?
The ZIP code of Jamestown is 80455.
What is the elevation of Jamestown?
6,926 feet (2,111 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jamestown?
Bar-K Ranch (2.5 mi), Glendale (2.7 mi), Lazy Acres (4.0 mi), Sunshine (4.3 mi), Gold Hill (4.5 mi).
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