Polk
Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Polk is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, with 284 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Heath, 4.3 miles NW.
- 284residents (2020 Census)
- 32.1 sq miland area · 83.1 km²
- 9 / sq mipopulation density
- 15860ZIP code
About Polk
Polk Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 287 at the 2020 census. It was named for President James K. Polk.
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Living in Polk
- Median household income
- $59,375
- Median home value
- $164,600
- Median age
- 55.6
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Polk had 284 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 284 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Polk at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 284 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.10 sq mi (83.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.3017° N, 78.9380° W |
| ZIP code | 15860 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4206561920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Polk
- Heath4.3 mi NW
- Warsaw5.0 mi SW
- Snyder7.0 mi SE
- Spring Creek7.6 mi NE
- Brockway8.5 mi SE
- Millstone8.9 mi NW
- Washington8.9 mi SE
- Crenshaw10.2 mi E
- Eldred10.7 mi W
- Pine Creek11.1 mi S
- Barnett11.2 mi W
- Barnett11.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Polk
What county is Polk in?
Polk is in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Polk, PA?
284 people lived in Polk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Polk, PA?
The ZIP code of Polk is 15860.
What towns are near Polk?
Heath (4.3 mi), Warsaw (5.0 mi), Snyder (7.0 mi), Spring Creek (7.6 mi), Brockway (8.5 mi).
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