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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
$69,707
Median income
$212,000
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 63461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 410.9 square miles in Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri. The area is home to 5,876 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 63461 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63461 sits at $69,707 (4% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $33,689. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $212,000 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $805 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 63461 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 63461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63461.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 63461?

40.7

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$69,707

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$33,689

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63461 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,707 46th percentile higher than 46% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,484

Total Housing Units

2,179

Occupied Units

305

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$212,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 63461 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 63461 ranks #2 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 63461 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 63461 ranks #3 of 4 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
63471 Taylor, MO 639 9.2 mi
63401 Hannibal, MO 22,067 9.1 mi
63454 Maywood, MO 946 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

63401 standard
Hannibal, MO
Pop: 22,067
63454 standard
Maywood, MO
Pop: 946
63463 standard
Philadelphia, MO
Pop: 652
63471 standard
Taylor, MO
Pop: 639

Related Areas

Marion County Palmyra, MO Missouri

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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Official Data Resources for Palmyra, MO

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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