City

Lyons, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥10,362Population
💰$63,827Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$243,500Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.9%Hispanic: 48.5%Black: 2.9%Asian: 2.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White45.9%
Hispanic48.5%
Black2.9%
Asian2.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma362 (5.3%)
HS Graduate2,180 (32.2%)
Some College1,190 (17.6%)
Associates1,061 (15.7%)
Bachelors821 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,162 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College17.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,827 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$243,500 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,149/mo
Total Housing Units4,461
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Lyons, IL

Lyons is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,362 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Lyons is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,827 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lyons is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,149 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyons is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.5%.

Lyons, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Lyons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60534 10,362 $63,827 $243,500 $1,149 4.3% 29.3% 65.0%