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Palmyra, IN

Town in Harrison County, Indiana.

Population

1,215

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,016

ZIP codes

0

Palmyra and its ZIP codes

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Palmyra at a glance

  • Palmyra is about 5.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,862, 15% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 (25% below Indiana) and median rent is $772 a month.

Local data for Palmyra, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Palmyra, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,862

Poverty rate

14.9%

Median home value

$163,800

Median rent

$772/mo

Homeownership

66.1%

Bachelor's or higher

11.1%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

34.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (225), Irish Americans (111), Norwegian Americans (13).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Palmyra.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,708

10,113 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,148

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$273M

FY 2026, $6,884 per person

Harrison County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Palmyra, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.2%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home10.0%

Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Palmyra, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

429

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

61

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 24°F

46.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Palmyra, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.6%

U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

Cities near Palmyra

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MartinsburgCensus-designated place5 mi0.4
FredericksburgCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.1
RamseyCensus-designated place6.6 mi1.2
GreenvilleTown6.7 mi0.9
New SalisburyCensus-designated place6.8 mi2
DepauwCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.4
New PekinTown8.1 mi2.4
CrandallTown8.6 mi0.1
BordenTown9.2 mi1.4
HardinsburgCensus-designated place9.9 mi2
GalenaCensus-designated place9.9 mi2.7
MilltownTown10 mi1.3
GeorgetownTown12 mi2.2
MarengoTown13 mi1.1
CorydonTown13 mi1.7
LanesvilleTown13 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Palmyra, IN in?
Palmyra is in Harrison County, Indiana.
What is the population of Palmyra, IN?
About 1,215 people live in Palmyra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Palmyra?
Nearby places include Martinsburg (5 mi), Fredericksburg (5.2 mi), Ramsey (6.6 mi), Greenville (6.7 mi), New Salisbury (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023