Palmer
City in Pocahontas County, Iowa

Palmer is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, with 138 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,240 ft (378 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pomeroy, 6.7 miles SW.
- 138residents (2020 Census)
- 1,240 ftelevation · 378 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 326 / sq mipopulation density
- 50571ZIP code
About Palmer
Palmer is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 138 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Palmer
- Median household income
- $59,063
- Median home value
- $39,600
- Median age
- 52.9
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Palmer had 138 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 138 |
|---|---|
| Density | 326 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmer at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pocahontas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 138 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6301° N, 94.5985° W |
| ZIP code | 50571 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1961050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmer
- Pomeroy6.7 mi SW
- Manson7.6 mi SE
- Pocahontas8.1 mi NW
- Twin Lakes10.4 mi S
- Gilmore City10.6 mi NE
- Jolley12.1 mi SW
- Fonda13.0 mi W
- Rolfe13.1 mi N
- Clare13.3 mi E
- Knierim14.0 mi SE
- Barnum14.6 mi SE
- Havelock15.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Palmer
What county is Palmer in?
Palmer is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
What is the population of Palmer, IA?
138 people lived in Palmer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmer, IA?
The ZIP code of Palmer is 50571.
What is the elevation of Palmer?
1,240 feet (378 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmer?
Pomeroy (6.7 mi), Manson (7.6 mi), Pocahontas (8.1 mi), Twin Lakes (10.4 mi), Gilmore City (10.6 mi).
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