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Jacobus, PA
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17407.
Population
2,177
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,339
ZIP codes
1
Jacobus and its ZIP codes
Jacobus at a glance
- Jacobus is about 8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $114,034, 46% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,000 (8% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,892 a month.
Local data for Jacobus, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jacobus, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,034
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$274,000
Median rent
$1,892/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (723), Irish Americans (279), Polish Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Jacobus.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,071
182,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,892
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.9B
FY 2026, $10,722 per person
PPP loans
$4M
36 loans, 410 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jacobus, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jacobus, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
965
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
674
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Jacobus
1 in or overlapping Jacobus. Population shown
Cities near Jacobus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoganvilleBorough | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| SpryCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Tyler RunCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| Seven ValleysBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GrantleyCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| DallastownBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Queens GateCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| New SalemBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| YoeBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| West YorkBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Red LionBorough | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| WinterstownBorough | 5.8 mi | 2.4 |
| YorkCity | 6 mi | 5.3 |
| Glen RockBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| East YorkCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jacobus, PA in?
- Jacobus is in York County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Jacobus, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jacobus include 17407.
- What is the population of Jacobus, PA?
- About 2,177 people live in Jacobus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jacobus?
- Nearby places include Loganville (1.9 mi), Spry (2.6 mi), Tyler Run (3.1 mi), Seven Valleys (3.4 mi), Grantley (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023