Palmer Town
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Palmer Town is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, with 12,448 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 331 ft (101 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Warren, 4.4 miles NE.
- 12,448residents (2020 Census)
- 331 ftelevation · 101 m
- 31.6 sq miland area · 81.8 km²
- 394 / sq mipopulation density
- 01069main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Palmer Town
Palmer is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 12,448 at the 2020 census, Palmer is the least populous city in the Commonwealth. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. Palmer adopted a home rule charter in 2004 with a council-manager form of government. Palmer is one of thirteen Massachusetts municipalities that have city forms of government but retain "The town of" in their official names.
The villages of Bondsville, Thorndike, Depot Village, and Three Rivers are located in Palmer.
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Living in Palmer Town
- Median household income
- $78,480
- Median home value
- $271,400
- Median rent
- $1,075/mo
- Median age
- 47.8
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Palmer Town had 12,448 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,448 |
|---|---|
| Density | 394 per sq mi (152 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmer Town at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hampden County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,448 (2020) |
| Land area | 31.58 sq mi (81.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1889° N, 72.3065° W |
| ZIP codes | 01069, 01009, 01079, 01080, 01092 |
| Official website | townofpalmer.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2552144 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmer Town
- West Warren4.4 mi NE
- Warren5.5 mi E
- Ware6.1 mi N
- Monson Center6.3 mi S
- Monson6.6 mi S
- Brimfield6.7 mi SE
- Wilbraham7.7 mi SW
- Ludlow7.8 mi W
- Belchertown7.9 mi NW
- West Brookfield8.5 mi NE
- Wales9.6 mi SE
- Hampden9.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palmer Town
What county is Palmer Town in?
Palmer Town is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Palmer Town, MA?
12,448 people lived in Palmer Town at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmer Town, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01069. Other ZIP codes: 01009, 01079, 01080, 01092.
What is the elevation of Palmer Town?
331 feet (101 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmer Town?
West Warren (4.4 mi), Warren (5.5 mi), Ware (6.1 mi), Monson Center (6.3 mi), Monson (6.6 mi).
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