63461 ZIP Code — Palmyra, MO

Marion County, Missouri

ZIP code 63461 is located in Palmyra, Missouri, within Marion County. It covers approximately 155.19 square miles and serves a population of 5,452 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63461

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,291. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63461 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,452

population

155.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmyra	Acceptable
Palmyra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63471 Taylor (7.2 mi) 63401 Hannibal (8.2 mi) 63454 Maywood (11 mi) 62301 Quincy (12.2 mi) 62360 Payson (12.3 mi) 63456 Monroe City (12.3 mi) 63463 Philadelphia (13 mi) 62305 Quincy (14.6 mi) 62343 Hull (15 mi) 63440 Ewing (15.9 mi) 63448 La Grange (17.4 mi) 63459 New London (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,452
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	155.19 sq mi
Water area	3.18 sq mi
Latitude	39.7886
Longitude	-91.5306
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	46.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,452

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$64,291

Median household income

$29,381

Per capita income

$163,900

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

2,011

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

198

Under 5

182

194

5–9

179

153

10–14

141

15–19

129

157

20–24

145

403

25–34

371

404

35–44

372

349

45–54

321

55–59

206

60–64

189

297

65–74

273

183

75–84

169

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,216	22.3%
18 and over	4,236	77.7%
65 and over	1,034	19.0%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 6.6%

Black or African American 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,857	88.8%
Two or more races	361	6.6%
Black or African American	187	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.3%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	46.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$64,291

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,900
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,156	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	128	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	421	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	506	22.9%
Households with children under 18	669	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	704	31.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	17.5%
Married	53.7%	57.0%
Separated	0.2%	0.2%
Widowed	3.8%	8.9%
Divorced	13.3%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	101	9.6%
Kindergarten	109	10.3%
Elementary school	432	40.9%
High school	232	21.9%
College / grad school	183	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Construction 10.7%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Professional & management 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 23.5%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	357	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,072	93.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,428	99.6%
Born in same state	5,420	99.4%
Born in different state	3,515	64.5%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	633	11.6%
Italian	506	9.3%
Arab	213	3.9%
English	121	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	0.8%
Irish	40	0.7%
Dutch	25	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	91.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63461

What city is ZIP code 63461 in?

ZIP code 63461 is primarily assigned to Palmyra, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63461 in?

ZIP code 63461 falls within Marion County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63461 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 63461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63461?

The median home value in ZIP code 63461 is $163,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 63461?

ZIP code 63461 has an estimated population of 5,452 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63461?

The median household income in ZIP code 63461 is $64,291, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63461 in?

ZIP code 63461 observes the CST timezone.