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Brookville, PA
Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,946
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,254
ZIP codes
0
Brookville and its ZIP codes
Brookville at a glance
- Brookville is about 4.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 361st most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $60,214 a year, 23% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,200 (48% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $679 a month.
Local data for Brookville, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookville, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,214
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$133,200
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,025), Irish Americans (576), Polish Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Brookville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,307
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,846
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$377M
FY 2026, $8,478 per person
How people get to work
Brookville, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookville, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 17°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Brookville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SummervilleBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| CorsicaBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| WorthvilleBorough | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ReynoldsvilleBorough | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| StrattanvilleBorough | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HawthornBorough | 14 mi | 1 |
| Falls CreekBorough | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| TimblinBorough | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| SykesvilleBorough | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| PunxsutawneyBorough | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| ClarionBorough | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| BrockwayBorough | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| SandyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| New BethlehemBorough | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Big RunBorough | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| DuBoisCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookville, PA in?
- Brookville is in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Brookville, PA?
- About 3,946 people live in Brookville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookville?
- Nearby places include Summerville (6.4 mi), Corsica (6.5 mi), Worthville (9.8 mi), Reynoldsville (11 mi), Strattanville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023