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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
$75,116
Median income
$159,500
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $37,256. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $159,500 (58% below the state average), median rent at $944 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 14522 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 14522?

43.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$37,256

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14522 ranks nationally

Palmyra, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,116 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,328

Total Housing Units

4,003

Occupied Units

325

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$159,500

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14522 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

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Pop: 13,976
14519 standard
Ontario, NY
Pop: 11,581
14502 standard
Macedon, NY
Pop: 10,691
14589 standard
Williamson, NY
Pop: 7,854
14489 standard
Lyons, NY
Pop: 7,192
14568 standard
Walworth, NY
Pop: 6,048

Related Areas

Wayne County Palmyra, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.