City

Palmyra, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  New York

👥9,230Population
💰$80,368Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$148,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,727 (28.2%)
Some College801 (13.1%)
Associates967 (15.8%)
Bachelors900 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree1,647 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,368 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$148,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units4,313
Vacant Units290

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Palmyra, NY

Palmyra is a city in New York, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,230 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,368 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well 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 $148,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.04%).

Palmyra, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14522 9,230 $80,368 $148,500 $940 1.4% 41.6% 75.8%