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Media, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,870
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
7,696
ZIP codes
0
Media and its ZIP codes
Media at a glance
- Media is about 26 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 224th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $89,092, 14% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $467,800 (84% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,411 a month.
Local data for Media, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Media, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,092
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$467,800
Median rent
$1,411/mo
Homeownership
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
62.2%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,643), Italian Americans (1,024), German Americans (982).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Media.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,852
219,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,094
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $10,262 per person
How people get to work
Media, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.6%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit5.2%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home20.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Media, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,153
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Media
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rose ValleyBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| SwarthmoreBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| LimaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| BrookhavenBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.7 |
| MortonBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| RutledgeBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ParksideBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodlynCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.7 |
| BroomallCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.2 |
| FolsomCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Village Green-Green RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Ridley ParkBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| UplandBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Chester HeightsBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Drexel HillCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Media, PA in?
- Media is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Media, PA?
- About 5,870 people live in Media, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Media?
- Nearby places include Rose Valley (1.8 mi), Swarthmore (2.5 mi), Lima (2.8 mi), Brookhaven (3.3 mi), Morton (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023