City

Lyons, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Toombs County  ·  Georgia

👥11,547Population
💰$52,301Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$95,900Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 14%Black: 19.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic14.0%
Black19.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma256 (3.9%)
HS Graduate2,604 (39.7%)
Some College949 (14.5%)
Associates869 (13.2%)
Bachelors639 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,245 (19%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College14.5%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,301 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$95,900 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units5,635
Vacant Units1,158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Lyons, GA

Lyons is a city in Georgia, located in Toombs County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,547 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Lyons is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,301 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lyons is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyons is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.05%).

Lyons, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Lyons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30436 11,547 $52,301 $95,900 $695 3.3% 28.7% 68.1%