Palmyra, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63461
Marion County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,876
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,707
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palmyra pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63461 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 63461 (Palmyra, MO) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.4 in 2023 to 257.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63461 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri, home to 5,876 residents across 410.9 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63461 reports a modest median household income of $69,707 (4% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,689. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $212,000 (11% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $805; 76.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Marion County, so 63461 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 63461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmyra, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63461.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 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 63461, Palmyra, MO · 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
5,876
Population
410.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63461?
40.7
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
0.5%
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?
$69,707
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$33,689
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63461 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Palmyra, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,707 Top 36% higher than 64% of 948 Missouri 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
2,484housing units
2,484
Total Housing Units
2,179
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$805
Median Rent
1973
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63461 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 183 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 207 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 233 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 245 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 257 |
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 154 business establishments in ZIP 63461, employing approximately 2,225 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,104,000.
154
Businesses
2,225
Employees
$135.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 17 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 63461 vs 63471 →
ZIP 63461 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63401
Hannibal (63401)
22,067 residents
- 63461 5,876
Palmyra (63461)
5,876 residents
- 63454 946
Maywood (63454)
946 residents
- 63471 639
Taylor (63471)
639 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63461 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63461 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63471
Taylor (63471)
$103,182 median income
- 63454
Maywood (63454)
$88,192 median income
- 63461
Palmyra (63461)
$69,707 median income
- 63401
Hannibal (63401)
$60,036 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63461 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63461, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,876 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 63461 in?
ZIP code 63461 (Palmyra) is located in Marion County, Missouri. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63461?
ZIP code 63461 in Palmyra, MO has a population of 5,876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63461?
The median household income in ZIP 63461 is $69,707, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63461?
The median home value in ZIP 63461 is $212,000, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63461?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63461 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63461?
ZIP code 63461 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 2,225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63461?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63461 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63461?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63461 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 63461?
In ZIP code 63461, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 63461?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63461 is 17.3 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 63461?
In ZIP code 63461, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63461?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63461 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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