City

Palmyra, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,734Population
💰$73,056Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$199,100Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Black: 1.2%Asian: 3.5%Race
White95.3%
Black1.2%
Asian3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (1%)
HS Graduate347 (25.7%)
Some College182 (13.5%)
Associates201 (14.9%)
Bachelors146 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree459 (34%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 34%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,056 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$199,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,259/mo
Total Housing Units823
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
67%
About Palmyra, TN

Palmyra is a city in Tennessee, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,734 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,056 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Palmyra is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,259 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.33%).

Palmyra, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37142 1,734 $73,056 $199,100 $1,259 7.5% 44.9% 92.7%