City

Jenkintown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥19,143Population
💰$112,959Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$446,800Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓67.1%College Grads▲ 73% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 5.1%Asian: 3.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic5.9%
Black5.1%
Asian3.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads67.1% ▲ 73% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma110 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,342 (18.2%)
Some College727 (5.6%)
Associates1,069 (8.3%)
Bachelors616 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree8,033 (62.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 18.2%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 62.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad18.2%
Some College5.6%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate62.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,959 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$446,800 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,433/mo
Total Housing Units8,418
Vacant Units759

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
61%
About Jenkintown, PA

Jenkintown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,143 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Jenkintown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,959 is above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jenkintown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $446,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,433 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jenkintown is highly educated. 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jenkintown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19046 19,143 $112,959 $446,800 $1,433 4.8% 67.1% 68.1%