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Palmyra, PA
Borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
Population
7,755
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,033
ZIP codes
0
Palmyra and its ZIP codes
Palmyra at a glance
- Palmyra is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 146th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $77,469, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,500 (11% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,084 a month.
Local data for Palmyra, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmyra, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,469
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$227,500
Median rent
$1,084/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,100), Irish Americans (1,135), Puerto Ricans (682).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lebanon County. PPP loans are for Palmyra.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,707
53,616 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,884
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.02B
FY 2026, $7,145 per person
How people get to work
Palmyra, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.3%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home19.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmyra, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
221
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Palmyra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmdaleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| CampbelltownCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.2 |
| HersheyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 14.3 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Union DepositCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| CleonaBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Timber HillsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| HummelstownBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Skyline ViewCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Mount GretnaBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount Gretna HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| QuentinCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| LebanonCity | 9.1 mi | 4.2 |
| JonestownBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort Indiantown GapCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 19.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmyra, PA in?
- Palmyra is in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Palmyra, PA?
- About 7,755 people live in Palmyra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmyra?
- Nearby places include Palmdale (2 mi), Campbelltown (2.4 mi), Hershey (3.8 mi), Annville (4.7 mi), Union Deposit (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023