City

Palmyra, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fluvanna County  ·  Virginia

👥16,786Population
💰$100,761Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$294,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.5%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 10%Asian: 1%Other: 4.3%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic5.3%
Black10.0%
Asian1.0%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,579 (22.1%)
Some College1,353 (11.6%)
Associates1,899 (16.3%)
Bachelors1,015 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree4,756 (40.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 40.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College11.6%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate40.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,761 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$294,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,419/mo
Total Housing Units7,107
Vacant Units620

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
58%
About Palmyra, VA

Palmyra is a city in Virginia, located in Fluvanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,761 is above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palmyra is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $294,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,419 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.3%).

Palmyra, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22963 16,786 $100,761 $294,600 $1,419 2.2% 49.5% 92.3%