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ZIP Code 19063

Delaware County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,704
597/sq mi
$127,368
Median income
$548,900
Median home value
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Media pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
597
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19063 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19063 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with 35,704 residents across 59.8 square miles, a density of 597 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19063 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,368 (64% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $72,383. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $548,900 for a typical home value (142% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,765 a month; 69.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19063, plus 6 more within Delaware County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 19063

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Media, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19063.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19063, Media, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,704

Population

59.8

Area (sq mi)

597

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19063?

44.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$127,368

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$72,383

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19063 ranks nationally

Media, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$127,368 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,559

Total Housing Units

14,906

Occupied Units

653

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$548,900

Median Home Value

+142% vs state

$1,765

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19063 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 193
2021 +10.0% 213
2022 +10.2% 234
2023 +9.4% 257
2024 +7.5% 276

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,409 business establishments in ZIP 19063, employing approximately 22,175 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,486,624,000.

1,409

Businesses

22,175

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 329 23.4%
Health care and social assistance 234 16.6%
Construction 128 9.1%
Finance and insurance 121 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 116 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 105 7.5%
Retail trade 88 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 78 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 4.2%
Educational services 32 2.3%
Wholesale trade 30 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 30 2.1%
Information 22 1.6%
Manufacturing 15 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 0.8%
Utilities 8 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19063 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19063 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19015 Brookhaven, PA 16,632 3.8 mi
19086 Wallingford, PA 11,420 3.2 mi
19014 Aston, PA 21,206 4.2 mi
19073 Newtown Square, PA 18,332 4.2 mi
19017 Chester Heights, PA 348 3.4 mi
19064 Springfield, PA 24,459 3.9 mi
19081 Swarthmore, PA 10,337 3.9 mi
19342 Glen Mills, PA 18,099 4.5 mi
19070 Morton, PA 7,277 4.9 mi
19008 Broomall, PA 20,535 4.6 mi

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Related Areas

Delaware County Media, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19063 in? ▼
ZIP code 19063 (Media) is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 19063? ▼
ZIP code 19063 in Media, PA has a population of 35,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19063? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19063 is $127,368, which is 67% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19063? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19063 is $548,900, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19063? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19063 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19063? ▼
ZIP code 19063 has 1,409 business establishments employing approximately 22,175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19063? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19063 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (329), Health care and social assistance (234), Construction (128). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19063? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19063 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19063? ▼
In ZIP code 19063, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19063? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19063 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19063? ▼
In ZIP code 19063, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19063? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19063 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.