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Palmyra, MO
City in Marion County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63461.
Population
3,623
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,168
ZIP codes
1
Palmyra and its ZIP codes
Palmyra at a glance
- Palmyra is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 183rd most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $69,922, close to the Missouri median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,200 (20% below Missouri) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Palmyra, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmyra, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,922
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$184,200
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,133), Irish Americans (396), Mexican Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Palmyra.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,464
12,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,254
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $6,765 per person
PPP loans
$14.58M
337 loans, 1,654 jobs reported
How people get to work
Palmyra, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmyra, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
357
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmyra, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Palmyra
1 in or overlapping Palmyra. Population shown
Cities near Palmyra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RensselaerVillage | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| HannibalCity | 9.3 mi | 16 |
| Fall Creek, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| PhiladelphiaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Quincy, ILCity | 13 mi | 15.9 |
| Monroe CityCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| Payson, ILVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| New LondonCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| SavertonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Burton, ILCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Hull, ILVillage | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| La GrangeCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Adams, ILCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Plainville, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| EwingCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CenterCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmyra, MO in?
- Palmyra is in Marion County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Palmyra, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palmyra include 63461.
- What is the population of Palmyra, MO?
- About 3,623 people live in Palmyra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmyra?
- Nearby places include Rensselaer (8.1 mi), Hannibal (9.3 mi), Fall Creek, IL (12 mi), Philadelphia (12 mi), Quincy, IL (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023