Palmer
Village in Christian County, Illinois
Palmer is a village in Christian County, Illinois, with 216 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morrisonville, 3.7 miles SW.
- 216residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 217 / sq mipopulation density
- 62556ZIP code
About Palmer
Palmer is a village in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 216 at the 2020 census. A railroad line operated by Norfolk Southern runs through the town from southwest to northeast, parallelled by Illinois Route 48.
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Living in Palmer
- Median household income
- $49,500
- Median home value
- $82,900
- Median rent
- $740/mo
- Median age
- 53.3
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Palmer had 216 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 216 |
|---|---|
| Density | 217 per sq mi (84 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmer at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Christian County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 216 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4587° N, 89.4079° W |
| ZIP code | 62556 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1757303 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmer
- Morrisonville3.7 mi SW
- Langleyville7.5 mi N
- Jeisyville8.3 mi N
- Taylorville8.7 mi NE
- Kincaid8.9 mi N
- Tovey9.2 mi N
- Bulpitt9.3 mi N
- Harvel9.6 mi SW
- Owaneco11.5 mi E
- Wenonah11.5 mi SE
- Nokomis12.8 mi SE
- Ohlman12.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Palmer
What county is Palmer in?
Palmer is in Christian County, Illinois.
What is the population of Palmer, IL?
216 people lived in Palmer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmer, IL?
The ZIP code of Palmer is 62556.
What is the elevation of Palmer?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmer?
Morrisonville (3.7 mi), Langleyville (7.5 mi), Jeisyville (8.3 mi), Taylorville (8.7 mi), Kincaid (8.9 mi).
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