Palmer
Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan
Palmer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marquette County, Michigan, with 378 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,302 ft (397 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Negaunee, 3.5 miles N.
- 378residents (2020 Census)
- 1,302 ftelevation · 397 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 637 / sq mipopulation density
- 49866ZIP code
About Palmer
Palmer is an unincorporated community in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and has no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The CDP had a population of 378 at the 2020 census. It is located within Richmond Township along M-35.
The Palmer 49871 ZIP Code serves an area slightly larger than that of the CDP.
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Living in Palmer
- Median household income
- $65,833
- Median home value
- $83,900
- Median rent
- $763/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Palmer had 378 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 378 |
|---|---|
| Density | 637 per sq mi (246 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmer at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Marquette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 378 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4436° N, 87.5817° W |
| ZIP code | 49866 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2662180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmer
- Negaunee3.5 mi N
- Ishpeming4.8 mi W
- West Ishpeming7.2 mi NW
- Trowbridge Park10.3 mi NE
- Harvey11.1 mi E
- Marquette11.5 mi NE
- Gwinn12.8 mi SE
- K. I. Sawyer13.0 mi SE
- Republic19.5 mi W
- Michigamme23.7 mi W
- Big Bay26.5 mi N
- Three Lakes29.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palmer
What county is Palmer in?
Palmer is in Marquette County, Michigan.
What is the population of Palmer, MI?
378 people lived in Palmer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmer, MI?
The ZIP code of Palmer is 49866.
What is the elevation of Palmer?
1,302 feet (397 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmer?
Negaunee (3.5 mi), Ishpeming (4.8 mi), West Ishpeming (7.2 mi), Trowbridge Park (10.3 mi), Harvey (11.1 mi).
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