Palmyra
City in Marion County, Missouri

Palmyra is a city in Marion County, Missouri, with 3,613 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rensselaer, 8.9 miles S.
- 3,613residents (2020 Census)
- 640 ftelevation · 195 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 1,173 / sq mipopulation density
- 63461ZIP code
About Palmyra
Palmyra is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,613 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Palmyra
- Median household income
- $69,922
- Median home value
- $184,200
- Median rent
- $843/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Palmyra had 3,613 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,613 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,173 per sq mi (453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmyra at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,613 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.08 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7979° N, 91.5266° W |
| ZIP code | 63461 |
| Official website | greatriverroad.com/hannibal/palmyra.htm |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2956036 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmyra
- Rensselaer8.9 mi S
- Hannibal9.1 mi SE
- Philadelphia11.7 mi W
- Fall Creek, IL11.9 mi E
- Quincy, IL12.2 mi NE
- Monroe City14.8 mi SW
- Payson, IL15.0 mi E
- New London16.2 mi SE
- Burton, IL16.6 mi NE
- La Grange17.2 mi N
- Saverton17.3 mi SE
- Ewing17.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Palmyra
What county is Palmyra in?
Palmyra is in Marion County, Missouri.
What is the population of Palmyra, MO?
3,613 people lived in Palmyra at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmyra, MO?
The ZIP code of Palmyra is 63461.
What is the elevation of Palmyra?
640 feet (195 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmyra?
Rensselaer (8.9 mi), Hannibal (9.1 mi), Philadelphia (11.7 mi), Fall Creek (11.9 mi), Quincy (12.2 mi).
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