City

Palmer, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellis County  ·  Texas

👥5,563Population
💰$96,071Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$240,900Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.8%Hispanic: 35.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White60.8%
Hispanic35.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma106 (3.3%)
HS Graduate1,134 (34.8%)
Some College559 (17.2%)
Associates554 (17%)
Bachelors360 (11%)
Graduate Degree546 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College17.2%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,071 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$240,900 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,663/mo
Total Housing Units1,987
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
64%
About Palmer, TX

Palmer is a city in Texas, located in Ellis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,563 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Palmer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,071 is above the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Palmer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,663 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmer is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.76%).

Palmer, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Palmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75152 5,563 $96,071 $240,900 $1,663 5.4% 27.8% 86.9%