City

Media, PA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Delaware County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥38,206Population
💰$121,899Median HH Income▲ 60% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$505,500Median Home Value▲ 81% above avg
🎓65.0%College Grads▲ 68% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 4.4%Asian: 7.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Black4.4%
Asian7.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads65.0% ▲ 68% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma170 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,954 (18.7%)
Some College1,537 (5.8%)
Associates2,640 (9.9%)
Bachelors1,623 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree15,637 (58.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 18.7%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 58.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad18.7%
Some College5.8%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate58.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$121,899 ▲ 60% above avg
Median Home Value$505,500 ▲ 81% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,623/mo
Total Housing Units16,128
Vacant Units848

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Media, PA

Media is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Delaware County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,206 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Media is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $121,899 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Media is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $505,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,623 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Media is highly educated. 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.46%).

Media, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Media
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19063 38,206 $121,899 $505,500 $1,623 4.6% 65.0% 69.7%