Jefferson
Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Jefferson is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 360 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Rush, 3.1 miles E.
- 360residents (2020 Census)
- 24.4 sq miland area · 63.1 km²
- 15 / sq mipopulation density
- 17980ZIP code
About Jefferson
Jefferson Township is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 359 at the time of the 2020 census.
Jefferson Township was formed in 1842 and named for Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States.
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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $111,875
- Median home value
- $242,000
- Median rent
- $829/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Jefferson had 360 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 360 |
|---|---|
| Density | 15 per sq mi (6 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 360 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.36 sq mi (63.1 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.5121° N, 76.7029° W |
| ZIP code | 17980 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4204337864 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- Rush3.1 mi E
- Lykens3.6 mi N
- Jackson3.9 mi W
- Wiconsico4.5 mi N
- Wiconisco4.6 mi N
- Elizabethville6.4 mi W
- Williamstown6.6 mi NE
- Washington6.6 mi NW
- Gratz6.6 mi N
- Williams6.6 mi NE
- Wayne7.8 mi SW
- Fort Indiantown Gap7.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Jefferson, PA?
360 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, PA?
The ZIP code of Jefferson is 17980.
What towns are near Jefferson?
Rush (3.1 mi), Lykens (3.6 mi), Jackson (3.9 mi), Wiconsico (4.5 mi), Wiconisco (4.6 mi).
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