City

Lyons, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ionia County  ·  Michigan

👥2,310Population
💰$64,271Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$136,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 143% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.5%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 143% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate713 (48.7%)
Some College181 (12.4%)
Associates192 (13.1%)
Bachelors145 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree225 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad48.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,271 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$136,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,088/mo
Total Housing Units924
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Lyons, MI

Lyons is a city in Michigan, located in Ionia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,310 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Lyons is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,271 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double 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 $136,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,088 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyons is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.39%).

Lyons, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Lyons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48851 2,310 $64,271 $136,900 $1,088 11.9% 25.3% 92.1%