Palmyra New York Map

About Palmyra, New York

Palmyra is a locality in Wayne County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,490. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Palmyra is located at 43.0640°N, 77.2333°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14522.

Palmyra unfolds across rolling land, a place where the Genesee River's gentle presence shapes the horizon. It lies 10.9 miles east of Perinton, NY (from Perinton, NY: bearing 96°T), and is situated 5.5 miles east-north-east of Farmington. The fields here, often striped with the deep green of corn and the pale gold of wheat, stretch towards the south, meeting the softer blues of distant hills under a sky that can shift from a pale, hopeful dawn to a bruised, dramatic twilight. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of seasons turning, and the broad, quiet streets of Palmyra are lined with sturdy, older homes, their porches weathered by decades of sun and snow, hinting at lives lived with a steady, grounded purpose. A quiet dignity pervades the place, an unspoken understanding of the land and the work it demands. The history of Palmyra is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the early settlers who sought to cultivate it. It was a significant hub for the westward expansion, a place where canal boats once plied the waters, carrying goods and dreams. The legacy of that industrious spirit can still be felt, though the economy has largely shifted towards agriculture and the steady, reliable businesses that serve the surrounding farms. This is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather integrated into the present, evident in the enduring architecture and the quiet pride of its residents. Palmyra holds a subtle resonance, a sense of enduring presence that is as much a part of its landscape as the very earth beneath its feet.

About This Palmyra Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Palmyra, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Palmyra and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Palmyra includes the ZIP code (14522), telephone area code (585), county seat of Wayne County (Lyons), and school district assignment (Palmyra-Macedon Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Palmyra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.