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Jacksonwald, PA
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19606.
Population
3,894
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,206
ZIP codes
1
Jacksonwald and its ZIP codes
Jacksonwald at a glance
- Jacksonwald is about 7.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 369th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $119,938 a year, 54% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,700 (29% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for Jacksonwald, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jacksonwald, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,938
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$328,700
Homeownership
94.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.3%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,922), Irish Americans (554), Italian Americans (451).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for Jacksonwald.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,982
175,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,942
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
PPP loans
$47.7M
607 loans, 5,167 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jacksonwald, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jacksonwald, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,910
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
684
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Jacksonwald
1 in or overlapping Jacksonwald. Population shown
Cities near Jacksonwald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReifftonCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.9 |
| St. LawrenceBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Stony Creek MillsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| PennsideCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1 |
| LoraneCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount PennBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| GibraltarCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| BaumstownCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| ReadingCity | 4 mi | 9.8 |
| Alsace ManorCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BirdsboroBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| OleyCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| GrillCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Flying HillsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| West ReadingBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jacksonwald, PA in?
- Jacksonwald is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Jacksonwald, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jacksonwald include 19606.
- What is the population of Jacksonwald, PA?
- About 3,894 people live in Jacksonwald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jacksonwald?
- Nearby places include Reiffton (1.5 mi), St. Lawrence (1.5 mi), Stony Creek Mills (2 mi), Pennside (2 mi), Lorane (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023