Jamestown
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island
Jamestown is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, with 5,559 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newport, 3.3 miles SE.
- 5,559residents (2020 Census)
- 167 ftelevation · 51 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.5 km²
- 588 / sq mipopulation density
- 02835main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Jamestown
Jamestown is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 5,559 at the 2020 census. Jamestown is situated almost entirely on Conanicut Island, the second largest island in Narragansett Bay. It also includes the uninhabited Dutch Island and Gould Island.
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Living in Jamestown
- Median household income
- $140,625
- Median home value
- $842,400
- Median rent
- $1,629/mo
- Median age
- 58.2
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Jamestown had 5,559 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,559 |
|---|---|
| Density | 588 per sq mi (227 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jamestown at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Newport County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,559 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.45 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Water area | 25.87 sq mi (66.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5197° N, 71.3711° W |
| ZIP codes | 02835, 02841 |
| Official website | jamestownri.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400536820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jamestown
- Newport3.3 mi SE
- Newport East4.3 mi E
- Melville4.5 mi NE
- Middletown4.7 mi E
- North Kingstown5.4 mi NW
- Narragansett Pier8.0 mi SW
- Portsmouth8.0 mi N
- Wakefield-Peace Dale8.4 mi SW
- Kingston8.6 mi SW
- Narragansett10.3 mi SW
- East Greenwich10.6 mi NW
- Little Compton10.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Jamestown
What county is Jamestown in?
Jamestown is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Jamestown, RI?
5,559 people lived in Jamestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jamestown, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02835. Other ZIP codes: 02841.
What is the elevation of Jamestown?
167 feet (51 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jamestown?
Newport (3.3 mi), Newport East (4.3 mi), Melville (4.5 mi), Middletown (4.7 mi), North Kingstown (5.4 mi).
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