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Palmyra, NY
Village in Wayne County, New York.
Population
3,287
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,440
ZIP codes
0
Palmyra and its ZIP codes
Palmyra at a glance
- Palmyra is about 5.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,983, 24% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,700 (69% below New York) and median rent is $937 a month.
Local data for Palmyra, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmyra, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,983
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$129,700
Median rent
$937/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,084), Irish Americans (535), Italian Americans (461).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Palmyra.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,849
28,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$665M
FY 2026, $7,291 per person
How people get to work
Palmyra, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmyra, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmyra, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Palmyra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MacedonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| WalworthCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.5 |
| ManchesterVillage | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| NewarkVillage | 7 mi | 5.4 |
| ShortsvilleVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| GanandaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Clifton SpringsVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| VictorVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| PhelpsVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| FairportVillage | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| OntarioCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| CanandaiguaCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmyra, NY in?
- Palmyra is in Wayne County, New York.
- What is the population of Palmyra, NY?
- About 3,287 people live in Palmyra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmyra?
- Nearby places include Macedon (3.5 mi), Port Gibson (4.2 mi), Marion (5.9 mi), Walworth (6.1 mi), Manchester (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023