Prospect Park Pennsylvania Map

About Prospect Park, Pennsylvania

Prospect Park is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,417. The population density is 3378.0 people per km². Prospect Park is located at 39.8879°N, 75.3082°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19076.

Prospect Park unfolds as a verdant expanse, its rolling terrain softened by the gentle embrace of mature trees that stand as silent sentinels. It lies 3.3 miles south-south-west of Upper Darby, PA (from Upper Darby, PA: bearing 213°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-south-west of Philadelphia. The air, particularly in the humid embrace of summer afternoons, carries a distinct sweetness, a mingling of freshly cut grass and the distant hum of suburban life. Sunlight, when it manages to pierce the leafy canopy, lays down dappled patterns on the well-worn paths, inviting exploration into its quiet nooks and open fields. The landscape itself suggests a place accustomed to both lively gatherings and solitary reflection, a space where the earth breathes a steady, unhurried rhythm. Historically, Prospect Park has witnessed the ebb and flow of industrial ambition and residential growth, a narrative woven into the very character of the land. Its proximity to larger urban centers has shaped its economic identity, often serving as a bedroom community while retaining echoes of its past industrial underpinnings. The legacy of innovation and labor can be felt in the enduring spirit of its residents, a resilience forged through changing times. Beyond its practical functions, Prospect Park offers a sense of grounded continuity, a place where generations have found a measure of peace and belonging amidst the enduring beauty of its natural features.

About This Prospect Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prospect Park, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.88789, -75.308243. 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 Prospect Park and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Prospect Park includes the ZIP code (15834), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Delaware County (Media), and school district assignment (Cameron County School District). 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 Prospect Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.