Jamestown
City in Russell County, Kentucky
Jamestown is a city in Russell County, Kentucky, with 1,867 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 971 ft (296 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Russell Springs, 4.2 miles N.
- 1,867residents (2020 Census)
- 971 ftelevation · 296 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.5 km²
- 508 / sq mipopulation density
- 42642ZIP code
About Jamestown
Jamestown is a home rule-class city in Russell County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. As of the 2020 census, Jamestown had a population of 1,867.
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Living in Jamestown
- Median household income
- $20,541
- Median home value
- $121,800
- Median rent
- $504/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Jamestown had 1,867 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,867 |
|---|---|
| Density | 508 per sq mi (196 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jamestown at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Russell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,867 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.67 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9906° N, 85.0644° W |
| ZIP code | 42642 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2140114 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jamestown
- Russell Springs4.2 mi N
- Columbia15.5 mi NW
- Monticello15.7 mi SE
- Albany21.1 mi S
- Burkesville21.8 mi SW
- Burnside23.3 mi E
- Liberty23.8 mi N
- Ferguson26.2 mi E
- Somerset26.2 mi E
- Marrowbone26.5 mi SW
- Science Hill26.9 mi NE
- Byrdstown, TN29.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Jamestown
What county is Jamestown in?
Jamestown is in Russell County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Jamestown, KY?
1,867 people lived in Jamestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jamestown, KY?
The ZIP code of Jamestown is 42642.
What is the elevation of Jamestown?
971 feet (296 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jamestown?
Russell Springs (4.2 mi), Columbia (15.5 mi), Monticello (15.7 mi), Albany (21.1 mi), Burkesville (21.8 mi).
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