# Jenkintown.com

> An independent local resource for Jenkintown Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Jenkintown is a borough in Montgomery County, PA, approximately 10 miles north of Philadelphia. Population 4,719 (2020 census). ZIP code 19046. Incorporated December 8, 1874. Area: 0.59 square miles.

## Key Facts

- Founded: ~1697 by Welsh Quaker settler William Jenkins
- Incorporated: December 8, 1874 (carved from Abington Township)
- Area: 0.59 square miles
- County: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Nearest city: Philadelphia (~10 miles south)
- SEPTA rail: Lansdale/Doylestown line from Jenkintown-Wyncote Station (~35 min to Center City)
- Borough Hall: 700 Summit Ave, (215) 885-0700, jenkintownboro.com
- ZIP code: 19046

## History

- William Jenkins (Welsh Quaker) settled the land ~1697; community named for his family
- Sarah Jenkins' Tavern was a stagecoach stop on the Philadelphia-to-New York post road
- North Pennsylvania Railroad arrived 1857; commuter suburb era began
- Borough incorporated December 8, 1874 (248 acres from Abington Township)
- British Army passed through during Battle of White Marsh, December 1777
- Population peak: 5,024 (1940); current: 4,719 (2020)
- Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 (1884) and Independent Fire Company No. 2 (1889) — both still active

## Notable Residents

- Bradley Cooper — actor (grew up in Jenkintown, attended Germantown Academy; Oscar-winning)
- Adam F. Goldberg — creator of ABC's The Goldbergs (2013–2024), set in 1980s Jenkintown
- Nick Kroll — comedian, co-creator of Big Mouth; attended Rydal Elementary School
- John Mulaney — comedian; formative years in Jenkintown; friendship with Kroll originated here
- Friederike Baer — historian, Penn State Abington, author of The Trial of Frederick Eberle
- Wilmot E. Fleming — Pennsylvania politician

## Pop Culture

- The Goldbergs (ABC, 2013–2024): 11-season sitcom set explicitly in 1980s Jenkintown, created by Adam F. Goldberg
- The Kremps of Newbold Road — real Jenkintown family featured in CBS Philadelphia story at show's launch
- National Geographic (2015) called Jenkintown "Pennsylvania's Mayberry"
- Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's friendship formed during their school years in the Jenkintown area; later collaborated on Oh, Hello on Broadway (2016–17)

## Schools

- Jenkintown School District (jenkintownsd.org) — K-12, one of smallest in PA, Rydal Road campus
- Abington Friends School — Quaker, K-12, Meeting House Rd, founded 1697
- Germantown Academy — independent, Fort Washington, PA; Bradley Cooper alumnus
- Archbishop Wood Catholic High School — Warminster, PA (nearby Catholic option)

## Real Estate

- Housing: Victorian-era twins and singles, row homes, newer condos/townhomes
- Median sale price: ~$332K–$450K (2025, varies by source)
- School district quality and SEPTA access are primary buyer motivators
- Surrounding communities: Wyncote, Rydal, Meadowbrook, Glenside, Elkins Park

## Transportation

- Jenkintown-Wyncote Station: SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail Line
- Center City Philadelphia: ~35 min by rail, ~25 min by car (off-peak)
- Route 611 / Old York Road: main north-south arterial
- Walkable borough — most daily errands on foot from downtown
- Public parking lots in downtown

## Restaurants (selected)

- Drake Tavern — American bar food, burgers, craft beer (304 Old York Rd)
- Newbolds Food & Libations — American comfort, Detroit-style pizza, cocktails
- Via 417 — BYOB Italian, OpenTable Diner's Choice 2023/2024

## Parks & Outdoor Spaces

- Lorimer Park — 224 acres, Abington Township, adjacent to borough, hiking trails, Pennypack Creek tributary
- Tookany Creek Parkway — linear bike/walk trail, Cheltenham Township
- Jenkins Arboretum — Devon PA, named for Jenkins family, native plants and azaleas

## Government

- Form: Council-manager (Mayor + Borough Council + Borough Manager)
- Borough Hall: 700 Summit Ave, Jenkintown PA 19046, (215) 885-0700
- Jenkintown Police Department (non-emergency same number)
- Two volunteer fire companies: Pioneer No. 1 (1884), Independent No. 2 (1889)
- Services: permits, zoning, public works, trash/recycling

## Events

- Jenkintown Music Festival — annual fall outdoor music festival
- Arts on the Avenue — annual arts festival
- Farmers market — seasonal weekly
- Holiday events — Main Street tree lighting (December)

## Local Home Services

- HVAC: McCorry Comfort | (215) 379-2800 | https://mccorrycomfort.com/hvac-jenkintown | Family-run since 2001, same-day available
- Electrical: 40 North Electrical | (267) 218-4892 | https://40northelectrical.com
- Tree Care: Barnes Brothers Tree Care LLC | (610) 773-9132 | https://barnesbrotherstreecare.com
- Web Design: Duffey Design | (215) 279-0670 | https://www.duffeydesign.com
- Home Renovation: NewBold Home LLC | (917) 687-1787 | https://www.newboldhome.com

## Site Pages

- / — Home: overview, services directory, history, notable people, The Goldbergs
- /history.html — Full history: Welsh settlement, railroad, incorporation, Revolutionary War, fire companies
- /schools.html — Jenkintown SD, Abington Friends, Germantown Academy, Catholic options
- /restaurants.html — Dining guide: Drake Tavern, Newbolds, Via 417, walkable downtown
- /real-estate.html — Market overview, housing stock, buyer guide, surrounding neighborhoods
- /transportation.html — SEPTA rail, Route 611, drive times, walkability, parking
- /parks.html — Lorimer Park, Tookany Creek Parkway, Jenkins Arboretum, tree care
- /government.html — Borough Hall, council-manager form, police, fire companies, services
- /events.html — Music Festival, Arts on the Avenue, farmers market, community character
- /hvac-jenkintown.html — McCorry Comfort HVAC services, FAQ, service area
- /notable-people.html — Bradley Cooper, Adam Goldberg, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, others
- /the-goldbergs.html — ABC sitcom: 11 seasons, Kremps, National Geographic Mayberry, cultural impact
- /businesses.html — Local business directory
- /about.html — About this site, contact

## Contact

info@jenkintown.com

## Source

https://jenkintown.com/