Palmyra
Village in Macoupin County, Illinois

Palmyra is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, with 605 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Modesto, 3.2 miles N.
- 605residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 606 / sq mipopulation density
- 62674ZIP code
About Palmyra
Palmyra is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 605 at the 2020 census, down from 698 in 2010.
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Living in Palmyra
- Median household income
- $44,276
- Median home value
- $87,500
- Median rent
- $718/mo
- Median age
- 53.4
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Palmyra had 605 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 605 |
|---|---|
| Density | 606 per sq mi (234 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmyra at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macoupin County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 605 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4345° N, 89.9959° W |
| ZIP code | 62674 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1757329 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmyra
- Modesto3.2 mi N
- Hettick5.9 mi S
- Scottville6.5 mi NW
- Nilwood10.3 mi E
- Waverly11.2 mi N
- Girard11.4 mi E
- Carlinville12.6 mi SE
- Standard City12.7 mi SE
- Chesterfield12.9 mi S
- Greenfield12.9 mi SW
- Virden13.0 mi NE
- Franklin13.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palmyra
What county is Palmyra in?
Palmyra is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Palmyra, IL?
605 people lived in Palmyra at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmyra, IL?
The ZIP code of Palmyra is 62674.
What is the elevation of Palmyra?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmyra?
Modesto (3.2 mi), Hettick (5.9 mi), Scottville (6.5 mi), Nilwood (10.3 mi), Waverly (11.2 mi).
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