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Palmyra, NJ
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08065.
Population
7,485
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,047
ZIP codes
1
Palmyra and its ZIP codes
Palmyra at a glance
- Palmyra is about 3.2 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,574 a year, 14% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,800 (48% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,696 a month.
Local data for Palmyra, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmyra, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,574
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$234,800
Median rent
$1,696/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,930), German Americans (1,444), Italian Americans (816).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burlington County. PPP loans are for Palmyra.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,346
214,267 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.5B
FY 2026, $13,977 per person
PPP loans
$15.5M
134 loans, 1,349 jobs reported
How people get to work
Palmyra, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmyra, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,187
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,859
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmyra, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Palmyra
1 in or overlapping Palmyra. Population shown
Cities near Palmyra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivertonBorough | 1 mi | 0.7 |
| MerchantvilleBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Cherry Hill MallCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Moorestown-LenolaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 7 |
| Golden TriangleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Cheltenham Village, PACensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Andalusia, PACensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Philadelphia, PACity | 5.6 mi | 134.3 |
| Oak Lane, PACensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| EllisburgCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Rockledge, PABorough | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Kingston EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| CamdenCity | 6.4 mi | 8.9 |
| RamblewoodCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.4 |
| CollingswoodBorough | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Melrose Park, PACensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmyra, NJ in?
- Palmyra is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Palmyra, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palmyra include 08065.
- What is the population of Palmyra, NJ?
- About 7,485 people live in Palmyra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmyra?
- Nearby places include Riverton (1 mi), Merchantville (3.7 mi), Cherry Hill Mall (4.5 mi), Moorestown-Lenola (4.8 mi), Golden Triangle (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023