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Jennerstown, PA
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15547.
Population
1,115
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
580
ZIP codes
1
Jennerstown and its ZIP codes
Jennerstown at a glance
- Jennerstown is 99% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,801 a year, 17% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,600 (24% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Jennerstown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jennerstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,801
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$193,600
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (444), German Americans (228), Irish Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Jennerstown.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,110
23,200 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$539M
FY 2026, $7,271 per person
PPP loans
$2.8M
22 loans, 418 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jennerstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.0%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jennerstown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 14°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Jennerstown
1 in or overlapping Jennerstown. Population shown
Cities near Jennerstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrayCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BoswellBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.7 |
| AcostaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.6 |
| EdieCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Laurel MountainBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| StoystownBorough | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BensonBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| HooversvilleBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| FriedensCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.1 |
| LigonierBorough | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| SomersetBorough | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| FerndaleBorough | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jennerstown, PA in?
- Jennerstown is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Jennerstown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jennerstown include 15547.
- What is the population of Jennerstown, PA?
- About 1,115 people live in Jennerstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jennerstown?
- Nearby places include Gray (2.4 mi), Boswell (2.6 mi), Acosta (3.8 mi), Jerome (5.6 mi), Edie (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023