City

Lyons, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  New York

👥7,016Population
💰$67,169Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$101,100Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 2.2%Other: 4%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic7.8%
Black2.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma74 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,346 (32.9%)
Some College652 (15.9%)
Associates610 (14.9%)
Bachelors512 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree901 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,169 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$101,100 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$966/mo
Total Housing Units3,065
Vacant Units393

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
70%
About Lyons, NY

Lyons is a city in New York, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,016 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 $67,169 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above 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 $101,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $966 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyons is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.73%).

Lyons, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Lyons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14489 7,016 $67,169 $101,100 $966 6.5% 34.5% 73.4%