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New Jerusalem, PA
Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
645
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
355
ZIP codes
0
New Jerusalem and its ZIP codes
New Jerusalem at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $102,214 a year, 31% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,700 (16% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for New Jerusalem, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Jerusalem, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,214
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$294,700
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
53.3
Average commute
39.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (148), Irish Americans (97), Polish Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berks County. PPP loans are for New Jerusalem.
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
How people get to work
New Jerusalem, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.7%
Average one-way commute: 39.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Jerusalem, 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
85° / 20°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near New Jerusalem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DryvilleCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.4 |
| LyonsBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BowersCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| FleetwoodBorough | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| OleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| WalnuttownCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Kutztown UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ToptonBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| KutztownBorough | 5.4 mi | 1.6 |
| MertztownCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Alsace ManorCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BlandonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.4 |
| MaxatawnyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| VirginvilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| BechtelsvilleBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Stony Creek MillsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Jerusalem, PA in?
- New Jerusalem is in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of New Jerusalem, PA?
- About 645 people live in New Jerusalem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Jerusalem?
- Nearby places include Dryville (1.2 mi), Lyons (2.5 mi), Bowers (2.9 mi), Fleetwood (3.7 mi), Oley (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023