City

Lyons, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Burt County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,267Population
💰$48,199Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$114,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 0.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic7.8%
Black0.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.8%)
HS Graduate412 (43.3%)
Some College101 (10.6%)
Associates91 (9.6%)
Bachelors93 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree237 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College10.6%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,199 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$114,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units637
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
71%
About Lyons, NE

Lyons is a city in Nebraska, located in Burt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,267 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Lyons is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,199 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well 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 $114,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyons is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.06%).

Lyons, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Lyons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68038 1,267 $48,199 $114,800 $720 1.9% 34.7% 76.1%