Media, PA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Media, PA is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Delaware County in the state of Pennsylvania. Our data estimates 5,682 residents, places it at 39.920°N, 75.389°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.
What are the key facts about Media, PA?
| Place | Media |
|---|---|
| Type | Incorporated town-sized municipality |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County (FIPS 42045) |
| Estimated population | 5,682 |
| Density | 7,482 per sq mi (2,889 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 39.9198, -75.3888 |
| Time zone | Eastern time (UTC−5, America/New_York) |
| ZIP codes | 2 (19063–19091) |
| Rank in state | 236th of 1,649 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Philadelphia, PA (15 mi) |
What is the population of Media, PA?
Media has an estimated population of 5,682. That makes it the 236th largest of the 1,649 places we list in Pennsylvania, and the 21st largest of 37 places in Delaware County. The typical place in Pennsylvania has about 1,239 residents, so Media is roughly 4.6 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Pennsylvania with a similar population include Nazareth (5,702), Sharon Hill (5,689), Linglestown (5,688), New Brighton (5,679), Hollidaysburg (5,674). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Media differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Media?
Media has about 7,482 people per square mile (2,889 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within Pennsylvania, it is denser than about 98% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Media use?
The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Media: 19063, 19091. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 1 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic (Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Media in?
Media is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 583 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Media located in Pennsylvania?
Media lies in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, at 39.920° north latitude and 75.389° west longitude. The state capital, Harrisburg, is about 83 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Claymont, DE, roughly 9 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Media is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Philadelphia, PA, 15 miles to the northeast.
Which cities are near Media, PA?
The closest listed place to Media is Swarthmore, PA, 2.4 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore | 2.4 mi | Southeast | 6,346 |
| Brookhaven | 3.3 mi | South | 8,049 |
| Folsom | 3.7 mi | Southeast | 8,913 |
| Woodlyn | 3.8 mi | Southeast | 9,178 |
| Broomall | 3.9 mi | Northeast | 11,222 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 4.3 mi | Southwest | 7,980 |
| Ridley Park | 4.4 mi | Southeast | 7,065 |
| Prospect Park | 4.9 mi | Southeast | 6,492 |
Which county is Media in?
Media is in Delaware County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 42045. The county contains 37 places in our data, 21 of which have their own page here and 16 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Chester (34,000), Drexel Hill (27,939), Yeadon (11,496), Broomall (11,222), Darby (10,702). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Media from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Media is closest to New York, NY at about 94 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,384 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 94 mi | Northeast |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,384 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 655 mi | West |
| Houston, TX | 1,328 mi | Southwest |
| Atlanta, GA | 655 mi | Southwest |
| Denver, CO | 1,557 mi | West |
Are there other places called Media?
Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Media: Media, IL (94). When you search for Media, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Media in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Planning a move to Media?
If you are weighing Media, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
Where to go next
Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.