City

Palmyra, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Otoe County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,201Population
💰$83,365Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$198,500Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 10.8%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.9%
Other10.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
HS Graduate270 (33.3%)
Some College115 (14.2%)
Associates129 (15.9%)
Bachelors131 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree167 (20.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
HS Grad33.3%
Some College14.2%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,365 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$198,500 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,275/mo
Total Housing Units534
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
69%
About Palmyra, NE

Palmyra is a city in Nebraska, located in Otoe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,201 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,365 is near the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Palmyra is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,275 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.01%).

Palmyra, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68418 1,201 $83,365 $198,500 $1,275 6.5% 36.7% 90.8%