Upper Merion
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Upper Merion is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with 33,613 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is King of Prussia, 0.4 miles N.
- 33,613residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 17.0 sq miland area · 44.0 km²
- 1,980 / sq mipopulation density
- 19406main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Upper Merion
Upper Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 33,613 at the 2020 U.S. Census. Located 16 miles (26 km) from Philadelphia, it consists of the villages of Gulph Mills, King of Prussia, Swedeland, Swedesburg, and portions of Radnor, and Wayne.
The westernmost part of the township comprises the largest part of the 1,300-acre (5 km2) Valley Forge National Historical Park. The township is the home of the King of Prussia Mall, the fourth-largest shopping mall in the United States in terms of gross leasable area. King of Prussia also contains a major office park hosting firms such as Lockheed Martin and GlaxoSmithKline.
The name Merion originates with the county of Merioneth in north Wales. Merioneth is an English-language translation of the Welsh Meirionnydd, itself named after Meirchion (or Meirion), grandson of Cunedda Wledig (b. ca. 380 A.D.), King of North Wales.
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Living in Upper Merion
- Median household income
- $121,985
- Median home value
- $455,300
- Median rent
- $2,087/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Upper Merion had 33,613 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,613 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,980 per sq mi (765 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Upper Merion at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 33,613 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.97 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0897° N, 75.3808° W |
| ZIP codes | 19406, 19087, 19405 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4209179136 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Upper Merion
- King of Prussia0.4 mi N
- Bridgeport2.2 mi NE
- Swedeland2.5 mi E
- Swedesburg2.7 mi E
- West Norriton2.8 mi N
- Norristown3.1 mi NE
- Wayne3.5 mi S
- St. Davids3.5 mi S
- West Conshohocken3.5 mi E
- Devon3.7 mi SW
- Audubon3.8 mi NW
- Tredyffrin4.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Merion
What county is Upper Merion in?
Upper Merion is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Upper Merion, PA?
33,613 people lived in Upper Merion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Upper Merion, PA?
The main ZIP code is 19406. Other ZIP codes: 19087, 19405.
What is the elevation of Upper Merion?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Upper Merion?
King of Prussia (0.4 mi), Bridgeport (2.2 mi), Swedeland (2.5 mi), Swedesburg (2.7 mi), West Norriton (2.8 mi).
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