City

Lyons, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Boulder County  ·  Colorado

👥4,620Population
💰$136,109Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$787,800Median Home Value▲ 183% above avg
🎓69.9%College Grads▲ 80% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.7%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic8.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads69.9% ▲ 80% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.5%)
HS Graduate297 (8.8%)
Some College209 (6.2%)
Associates498 (14.7%)
Bachelors327 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree2,040 (60.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 8.8%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 60.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad8.8%
Some College6.2%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate60.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$136,109 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$787,800 ▲ 183% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,016/mo
Total Housing Units2,510
Vacant Units517

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Lyons, CO

Lyons is a city in Colorado, located in Boulder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,620 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Lyons is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $136,109 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lyons is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $787,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,016 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyons is highly educated. 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.42%).

Lyons, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Lyons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80540 4,620 $136,109 $787,800 $2,016 2.0% 69.9% 85.7%