Palmyra
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey
Palmyra is a borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 7,438 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverton, 1.3 miles NE.
- 7,438residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 4,022 / sq mipopulation density
- 08065main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Palmyra
Palmyra is a borough in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,438, an increase of 40 (+0.5%) from the 2010 census count of 7,398, which in turn reflected an increase of 307 (+4.3%) from the 7,091 counted in the 2000 census. The borough, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Palmyra was originally incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 19, 1894, from portions of Cinnaminson Township and Riverton. On February 20, 1923, Palmyra was reincorporated as a borough.
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Living in Palmyra
- Median household income
- $89,574
- Median home value
- $234,800
- Median rent
- $1,696/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Palmyra had 7,438 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,438 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,022 per sq mi (1,553 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmyra at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,438 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0031° N, 75.0359° W |
| ZIP codes | 08065, 19135 |
| Official website | boroughofpalmyra.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3455800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmyra
- Riverton1.3 mi NE
- Cinnaminson2.3 mi E
- Pennsauken2.7 mi SW
- Merchantville3.7 mi S
- Maple Shade4.1 mi SE
- Cherry Hill Mall4.7 mi S
- Moorestown-Lenola4.7 mi SE
- Golden Triangle4.7 mi S
- Delran4.8 mi E
- Riverside4.8 mi NE
- Cheltenham Village, PA5.1 mi NW
- Philadelphia, PA5.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Palmyra
What county is Palmyra in?
Palmyra is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Palmyra, NJ?
7,438 people lived in Palmyra at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmyra, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08065. Other ZIP codes: 19135.
What is the elevation of Palmyra?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmyra?
Riverton (1.3 mi), Cinnaminson (2.3 mi), Pennsauken (2.7 mi), Merchantville (3.7 mi), Maple Shade (4.1 mi).
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