ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 19063

Part of Media, PA

Pop. 38,172·Delaware County·13th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$2,431/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+2.8%

vs US Median

+$499

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ZIP 19063 · $2,431

More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,470

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$1,910

3 BR

$2,290

4 BR+

$2,560

Research median

$1,910/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19063 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 19063 changed +7.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($127,368) is $3,184 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,560).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19015, 4 miles away, rents for 30% less ($1,709/mo), about $8,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19063. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,172/yr

At $2,431/mo median

Location

CityMedia

StatePA

CountyDelaware County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19063 (Media, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,172

Median income

$127,368

Median age

44.7

Renters

30.1%

Age distribution

18.6%

19.1%

24.5%

14.1%

23.8%

Under 1818.6%

18–3419.1%

35–5424.5%

55–6414.1%

65+23.8%

Gender

46.9%

53.1%

Male46.9%

Female53.1%

Race & ethnicity

80.9%

White80.9%

Black4.3%

Hispanic2.8%

Asian8%

Other4%

Education (25+)

18.2%

17.8%

60.5%

No HS diploma3.6%

HS diploma18.2%

Some college17.8%

Bachelor's+60.5%

Housing tenure

69.9%

30.1%

Owner69.9%

Renter30.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 19063 in Media, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,015 → $2,431

up 20.6%

Income

$107,030 → $127,368

up 19.0%

Population

37,386 → 38,172

up 2.1%

Renter share

32.2% → 30.1%

-2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

57.3% → 60.5%

+3.2 pts

Median age

45.7 → 44.7

-1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 19063 in Media, PA paid around $2,015 a month. That figure now sits near $2,431, up 20.6% from the 2023 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19063 in Media, PA now reports about $127,368, up from $107,030 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 19063 in Media, PA adding about 786 residents over the five-year window, up 2.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 32.2% to 30.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.3% to 60.5% across the same window. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19063 in Media, PA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19063 covers Media, PA. The median rent here is $2,431/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($127,368/yr), ZIP 19063 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19063?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,431/mo in ZIP 19063. The local median household income is $127,368/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19063?

Rent in ZIP 19063 has risen 7.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

How does ZIP 19063 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 19063 is one of the pricier among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #13 of 261 at $2,431/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19063 changed +7.0%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.