City

Palmyra, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Missouri

👥5,355Population
💰$68,633Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$176,500Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0%Other: 4.6%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black2.8%
Asian0.0%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,459 (40.4%)
Some College364 (10.1%)
Associates447 (12.4%)
Bachelors341 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree998 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College10.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,633 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$176,500 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units2,458
Vacant Units324

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Palmyra, MO

Palmyra is a city in Missouri, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,355 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,633 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Palmyra is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.22%).

Palmyra, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63461 5,355 $68,633 $176,500 $808 2.7% 37.1% 76.6%