Jacobus Pennsylvania Map

About Jacobus, Pennsylvania

Jacobus is a locality in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,177. The population density is 916.0 people per km². Jacobus is located at 39.8832°N, 76.7105°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17407.

Jacobus rests in a verdant pocket of southern York County, Pennsylvania, where rolling fields yield to the subtle rise and fall of Appalachian foothills. It lies 5.6 miles south of York, PA (from York, PA: bearing 171°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-east of Weigelstown. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning greenery, a testament to the fertile soil that defines the landscape. Farmsteads, some with barns painted a cheerful, enduring red, dot the terrain, their silos standing like stoic sentinels against the wide, ever-changing sky. The land breathes with a quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, and the soft murmur of nearby streams offers a constant, gentle soundtrack. The history of Jacobus is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of York County, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that have sustained generations. This region, once shaped by the tireless efforts of settlers seeking fertile ground, has seen its economy evolve from purely agrarian roots to embrace a broader spectrum of livelihoods, though the connection to the land remains palpable. The proximity to larger commercial centers has fostered a balanced pace, allowing Jacobus to retain its small-town character while benefiting from wider economic currents. Travelers passing through might notice the sturdy, practical architecture of its older buildings, hinting at a history of honest work and community building, a quiet strength that has weathered the passage of time.

About This Jacobus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jacobus, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.883156, -76.710524. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jacobus and York County.

Detailed location data for Jacobus includes the ZIP code (17407), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (Dallastown Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jacobus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.