Lower Merion Pennsylvania Map

About Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

Lower Merion is a locality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 62,000. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Lower Merion is located at 39.9982°N, 75.2507°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19004.

Lower Merion unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant tapestry woven from mature woodlands and manicured lawns. It lies 2.5 miles east-south-east of Haverford, PA (from Haverford, PA: bearing 114°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-west of Philadelphia. The Wissahickon Creek carves a winding path through its heart, its banks a murmur of dappled light and shadowed ferns, echoing the quiet flow of life above. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast long, cool shadows across broad avenues lined with imposing stone homes. In the hushed glow of late afternoon, a golden light often spills over the rooftops, illuminating the stately architecture and lending a timeless quality to the air, a sense of deep-rooted tranquility that permeates the very breath of Lower Merion. This land, once the domain of Lenape peoples, later drew Quaker settlers seeking religious freedom and fertile ground, and its history is a layered narrative of agricultural ambition and industrial innovation. The Schuylkill River, a vital artery of early Pennsylvania, once powered mills that fueled local commerce, and the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its residents. Today, Lower Merion is recognized for its prestigious educational institutions, drawing scholars and students who contribute to its vibrant intellectual pulse, and its economy thrives on a blend of professional services and the quiet prosperity of its established neighborhoods. Notable estates and historic buildings stand as silent witnesses to generations of families who have shaped the character of Lower Merion, a place where history lives not just in museums, but in the very stones and trees of its enduring landscape.

About This Lower Merion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lower Merion, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.998162, -75.250741. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lower Merion and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Lower Merion includes the ZIP code (19066), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Montgomery County (Norristown), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lower Merion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.