City

Palmyra, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maine

👥2,150Population
💰$49,261Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$123,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate433 (35.6%)
Some College177 (14.6%)
Associates202 (16.6%)
Bachelors182 (15%)
Graduate Degree216 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,261 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$123,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units879
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Palmyra, ME

Palmyra is a city in Maine, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,150 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,261 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Palmyra is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.7%).

Palmyra, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04965 2,150 $49,261 $123,800 $763 3.8% 32.7% 82.4%