City

Glen Lyon, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,616Population
💰$35,357Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$84,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 5.8%Asian: 3%Other: 8.5%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Black5.8%
Asian3.0%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
35%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
HS Graduate631 (50.6%)
Some College135 (10.8%)
Associates160 (12.8%)
Bachelors94 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree226 (18.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
HS Grad50.6%
Some College10.8%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.7%Renter: 45.3%Tenure
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
73%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,357 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$84,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units963
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
73%
About Glen Lyon, PA

Glen Lyon is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,616 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Glen Lyon is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,357 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Glen Lyon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month.

The population of Glen Lyon is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.25%).

Glen Lyon, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Glen Lyon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18617 1,616 $35,357 $84,500 $888 0.0% 25.7% 54.7%