City

Palmyra, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Burlington County  ·  New Jersey

👥7,447Population
💰$85,014Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$216,600Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.3%Hispanic: 9%Black: 14.9%Asian: 4%Other: 8.7%Race
White63.3%
Hispanic9.0%
Black14.9%
Asian4.0%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma106 (2%)
HS Graduate1,732 (32.5%)
Some College555 (10.4%)
Associates752 (14.1%)
Bachelors584 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,604 (30.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 30.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College10.4%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate30.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
50%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,014 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$216,600 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,680/mo
Total Housing Units3,406
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Palmyra, NJ

Palmyra is a city in New Jersey, located in Burlington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,447 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,014 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Palmyra is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,680 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.34%).

Palmyra, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08065 7,447 $85,014 $216,600 $1,680 5.7% 41.0% 69.6%