City

Palmyra, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lebanon County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥23,798Population
💰$84,533Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$278,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 3.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic7.7%
Black1.5%
Asian3.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma89 (0.6%)
HS Graduate5,436 (35.1%)
Some College1,447 (9.3%)
Associates1,299 (8.4%)
Bachelors1,676 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree5,554 (35.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 35.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College9.3%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate35.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,533 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$278,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,252/mo
Total Housing Units9,602
Vacant Units468

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Palmyra, PA

Palmyra is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lebanon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,798 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,533 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Palmyra is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,252 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.67%).

Palmyra, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17078 23,798 $84,533 $278,300 $1,252 2.8% 46.6% 69.9%