City

Jackson Center, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,528Population
💰$79,813Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$180,700Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.9%)
HS Graduate468 (48.1%)
Some College59 (6.1%)
Associates131 (13.5%)
Bachelors77 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree219 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad48.1%
Some College6.1%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.7%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,813 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$180,700 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$990/mo
Total Housing Units711
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Jackson Center, PA

Jackson Center is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,528 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Jackson Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,813 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jackson Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $990 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson Center is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.38%).

Jackson Center, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Jackson Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16133 1,528 $79,813 $180,700 $990 3.3% 30.5% 89.3%