Jenks
Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania
Jenks is a township in Forest County, Pennsylvania, with 3,858 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Marienville, 1.3 miles SW.
- 3,858residents (2020 Census)
- 84.4 sq miland area · 218.7 km²
- 46 / sq mipopulation density
- 16239ZIP code
About Jenks
Jenks Township is a township that is located in Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,849 at the time of the 2020 census, an increase from 3,629 in 2010, a figure that was, in turn, an increase from 1,261 in 2000 with the opening of the SCI Forest penitentiary.
The township is the most populous municipality in all of Forest County. It was named for John W. Jenks, a county judge.
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Living in Jenks
- Median household income
- $51,865
- Median home value
- $100,000
- Median rent
- $823/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Jenks had 3,858 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,858 |
|---|---|
| Density | 46 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jenks at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Forest County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,858 (2020) |
| Land area | 84.45 sq mi (218.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.4797° N, 79.0977° W |
| ZIP code | 16239 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4205338016 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jenks
- Marienville1.3 mi SW
- Millstone6.2 mi SE
- Howe7.0 mi N
- Barnett8.1 mi S
- Vowinckel8.6 mi SW
- Kingsley10.0 mi NW
- Crown10.4 mi SW
- Heath11.3 mi SE
- Barnett12.0 mi S
- Highland12.3 mi E
- Farmington12.4 mi SW
- Green13.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Jenks
What county is Jenks in?
Jenks is in Forest County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Jenks, PA?
3,858 people lived in Jenks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jenks, PA?
The ZIP code of Jenks is 16239.
What towns are near Jenks?
Marienville (1.3 mi), Millstone (6.2 mi), Howe (7.0 mi), Barnett (8.1 mi), Vowinckel (8.6 mi).
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