42629 ZIP Code — Jamestown, KY

Russell County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42629 is located in Jamestown, Kentucky, within Russell County. It covers approximately 100.87 square miles and serves a population of 5,683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42629

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,346. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 42629 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,683

population

100.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jamestown	Acceptable
Jamestown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42642 Russell Springs (10.7 mi) 42602 Albany (12.5 mi) 42603 Alpha (12.5 mi) 42728 Columbia (14.9 mi) 42715 Breeding (14.9 mi) 42717 Burkesville (17.4 mi) 42528 Dunnville (18 mi) 42565 Windsor (19 mi) 42633 Monticello (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,683
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	207

Geography
Land area	100.87 sq mi
Water area	20.40 sq mi
Latitude	36.9332
Longitude	-85.1236
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	56.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	30.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	10.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,683

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$39,346

Median household income

$25,326

Per capita income

$150,600

Median home value

$557

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

2,859

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

224

Under 5

238

215

5–9

229

125

10–14

133

136

15–19

144

117

20–24

124

229

25–34

244

325

35–44

345

416

45–54

442

115

55–59

123

227

60–64

241

404

65–74

429

167

75–84

177

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,350	23.8%
18 and over	4,333	76.2%
65 and over	1,291	22.7%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.3%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,465	95.2%
Two or more races	132	2.3%
Black or African American	86	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	60	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	56.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	30.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	10.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$39,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,600
Median rent / month	$557
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	32.1%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.8%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	82.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	996	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	119	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	571	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	643	27.6%
Households with children under 18	637	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	874	37.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	17.7%
Married	52.3%	50.2%
Separated	4.0%	1.3%
Widowed	5.2%	13.1%
Divorced	17.8%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	7.6%
Kindergarten	91	8.5%
Elementary school	571	53.3%
High school	186	17.4%
College / grad school	142	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Construction 9.9%

Retail trade 9.6%

Other services 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Professional & management 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 2.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 44.7%

18 and over 20.7%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 57.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	513	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	60.9%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,221	91.9%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,632	99.1%
Born in same state	5,629	99.0%
Born in different state	4,059	71.4%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	51	0.9%
Not a US citizen	51	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,168	20.6%
Italian	782	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	620	10.9%
English	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	85.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42629

What city is ZIP code 42629 in?

ZIP code 42629 is primarily assigned to Jamestown, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42629 in?

ZIP code 42629 falls within Russell County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42629?

27% of residents in ZIP code 42629 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42629 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 42629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42629?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 42629 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 42629 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 42629 in?

ZIP code 42629 observes the CST timezone.