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Jenkintown, PA
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,727
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
8,060
ZIP codes
0
Jenkintown and its ZIP codes
Jenkintown at a glance
- Jenkintown is about 28 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 292nd most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $110,703 a year, 42% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,000 (56% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,418 a month.
Local data for Jenkintown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jenkintown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,703
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$398,000
Median rent
$1,418/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
66.4%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,185), Italian Americans (687), German Americans (512).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Jenkintown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,915
504,216 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.29B
FY 2026, $14,353 per person
How people get to work
Jenkintown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone37.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit6.2%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home44.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jenkintown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,397
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,284
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Jenkintown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WyncoteCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Elkins ParkCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.7 |
| GlensideCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.3 |
| McKinleyCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Arcadia UniversityCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Melrose ParkCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| RockledgeBorough | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| RoslynCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Oak LaneCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| OrelandCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| Cheltenham VillageCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.5 |
| WyndmoorCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| FlourtownCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Bryn AthynBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jenkintown, PA in?
- Jenkintown is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Jenkintown, PA?
- About 4,727 people live in Jenkintown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jenkintown?
- Nearby places include Wyncote (0.9 mi), Elkins Park (1.2 mi), Glenside (1.3 mi), McKinley (1.3 mi), Arcadia University (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023