Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 597 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,789 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 7,214 (17.6%) |
| Associates | 8,305 (20.3%) |
| Bachelors | 4,761 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,240 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,497 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $342,497 ▲ 23% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,292/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 25,404 |
| Vacant Units | 1,606 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lyon County is located in Nevada and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 61,181 residents. With a median age of 44.69, it is a middle-aged county.
Lyon County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,496 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Lyon County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $342,497 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,291. Homeownership rates are high at 76.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lyon County are primarily White (72.61%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Lyon County, NV is a middle-income area in Nevada. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89403 | Dayton | 17,391 | $87,226 | $391,500 | $1,275 | 8.6% | 33.0% |
| 89408 | Fernley | 24,025 | $87,723 | $352,600 | $1,504 | 5.2% | 26.4% |
| 89428 | Silver City | 124 | $78,125 | $354,300 | — | 0.0% | 60.0% |
| 89429 | Silver Springs | 7,949 | $60,661 | $264,700 | $1,237 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| 89430 | Smith | 84 | $170,571 | $670,800 | — | 0.0% | 35.7% |
| 89444 | Wellington | 3,198 | $52,742 | $444,500 | $1,211 | 5.0% | 40.8% |
| 89447 | Yerington | 8,410 | $52,553 | $243,600 | $803 | 4.4% | 27.6% |