City

Palmyra, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,314Population
💰$83,413Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$235,700Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 8%Other: 1.5%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic8.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
HS Graduate948 (43.7%)
Some College227 (10.5%)
Associates335 (15.4%)
Bachelors157 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree504 (23.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
HS Grad43.7%
Some College10.5%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,413 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$235,700 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units1,492
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Palmyra, WI

Palmyra is a city in Wisconsin, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,314 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Palmyra is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,413 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palmyra is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmyra is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.53%).

Palmyra, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Palmyra
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53156 3,314 $83,413 $235,700 $768 2.1% 30.5% 77.8%