Palmyra, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14522
Wayne County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,565
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,116
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palmyra pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14522 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14522 (Palmyra, NY) rose +13.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.6 in 2023 to 238.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14522 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, home to 9,565 residents across 121.2 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14522 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,116 (19% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,256. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 2.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,500 (58% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $944; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 14522 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 14522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmyra, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14522.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14522, Palmyra, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,565
Population
121.2
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14522?
43.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$75,116
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$37,256
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14522 ranks among New York ZIPs
Palmyra, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,116 39th percentile higher than 39% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,328housing units
4,328
Total Housing Units
4,003
Occupied Units
325
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,500
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$944
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.8%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14522 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 151 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 166 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 186 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 210 |
| 2024 | +13.8% | 238 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 167 business establishments in ZIP 14522, employing approximately 1,481 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,478,000.
167
Businesses
1,481
Employees
$74.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14522 vs 14537 →
ZIP 14522 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14513
Newark (14513)
13,976 residents
- 14425
Farmington (14425)
10,717 residents
- 14502
Macedon (14502)
10,691 residents
- 14522
Palmyra (14522)
9,565 residents
- 14568
Walworth (14568)
6,048 residents
- 14432
Clifton Springs (14432)
5,726 residents
- 14505 5,393
Marion (14505)
5,393 residents
- 14548 4,249
Shortsville (14548)
4,249 residents
- 14504 1,701
Manchester (14504)
1,701 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14522 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14568
Walworth (14568)
$102,604 median income
- 14425
Farmington (14425)
$94,609 median income
- 14548
Shortsville (14548)
$83,571 median income
- 14502
Macedon (14502)
$83,330 median income
- 14505
Marion (14505)
$80,382 median income
- 14432
Clifton Springs (14432)
$78,017 median income
- 14522
Palmyra (14522)
$75,116 median income
- 14504
Manchester (14504)
$65,750 median income
- 14513
Newark (14513)
$65,309 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14522 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14537 | Port Gibson, NY | 207 | 3.4 mi |
| 14504 | Manchester, NY | 1,701 | 6.4 mi |
| 14548 | Shortsville, NY | 4,249 | 6.0 mi |
| 14513 | Newark, NY | 13,976 | 6.4 mi |
| 14505 | Marion, NY | 5,393 | 7.3 mi |
| 14568 | Walworth, NY | 6,048 | 6.7 mi |
| 14502 | Macedon, NY | 10,691 | 6.3 mi |
| 14432 | Clifton Springs, NY | 5,726 | 8.2 mi |
| 14425 | Farmington, NY | 10,717 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14522, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,565 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14522 in?
ZIP code 14522 (Palmyra) is located in Wayne County, New York. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14522?
ZIP code 14522 in Palmyra, NY has a population of 9,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14522?
The median household income in ZIP 14522 is $75,116, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14522?
The median home value in ZIP 14522 is $159,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14522 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14522?
ZIP code 14522 has 167 business establishments employing approximately 1,481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14522?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14522 are: Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (28), Retail trade (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14522?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14522 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14522?
In ZIP code 14522, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14522?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14522 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14522?
In ZIP code 14522, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14522 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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