Jamestown, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42629
Russell County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,953
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,484
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jamestown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42629 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42629 covers 258.0 square miles in Jamestown, Russell County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,953 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42629 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,484 (39% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,692. The poverty rate is 32.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $168,100 (6% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $650; 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Russell County, so 42629 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 42629
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamestown, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42629.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42629, Jamestown, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,953
Population
258.0
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42629?
48.7
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$36,484
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$30,692
Per Capita Income
32.1%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42629 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Jamestown, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$36,484 14th percentile higher than 14% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,076housing units
3,076
Total Housing Units
2,163
Occupied Units
913
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,100
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$650
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.6%
YoY Change (2022)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42629 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1.4% | 141 |
| 2019 | +14.3% | 161 |
| 2020 | +4.5% | 169 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 187 |
| 2022 | +5.6% | 197 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 42629, employing approximately 667 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,087,000.
92
Businesses
667
Employees
$27.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 42629 vs 42741 →
ZIP 42629 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42642
Russell Springs (42642)
12,573 residents
- 42629 4,953
Jamestown (42629)
4,953 residents
- 42741 480
Glens Fork (42741)
480 residents
- 42603 130
Alpha (42603)
130 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42629 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42741
Glens Fork (42741)
$78,269 median income
- 42603
Alpha (42603)
$53,229 median income
- 42642
Russell Springs (42642)
$52,633 median income
- 42629
Jamestown (42629)
$36,484 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42629 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42629, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,953 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42629 in?
ZIP code 42629 (Jamestown) is located in Russell County, Kentucky. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42629?
ZIP code 42629 in Jamestown, KY has a population of 4,953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42629?
The median household income in ZIP 42629 is $36,484, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42629?
The median home value in ZIP 42629 is $168,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42629?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42629 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42629?
ZIP code 42629 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42629?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42629 are: Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (14), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42629?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42629 increased by 5.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42629?
In ZIP code 42629, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42629?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42629 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42629?
In ZIP code 42629, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42629?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42629 is 32.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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