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Lyons, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60534.
Population
10,339
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,684
ZIP codes
1
Lyons and its ZIP codes
Lyons at a glance
- Lyons is about 20 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 222nd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $70,993, 15% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,300 and median rent is $1,198 a month.
Local data for Lyons, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyons, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,993
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$257,300
Median rent
$1,198/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,027), Polish Americans (1,430), Irish Americans (1,112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Lyons.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.97B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$20.55M
527 loans, 2,563 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lyons, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyons, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyons, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Lyons
1 in or overlapping Lyons. Population shown
Cities near Lyons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideVillage | 1.3 mi | 2 |
| BrookfieldVillage | 1.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Forest ViewVillage | 1.7 mi | 1.2 |
| McCookVillage | 1.7 mi | 2.6 |
| SummitVillage | 1.7 mi | 2.1 |
| North RiversideVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| StickneyVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| BerwynCity | 2.7 mi | 3.9 |
| La GrangeVillage | 2.8 mi | 2.5 |
| La Grange ParkVillage | 3.2 mi | 2.2 |
| CountrysideCity | 3.6 mi | 2.9 |
| BroadviewVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Forest ParkVillage | 3.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Bedford ParkVillage | 3.9 mi | 5.9 |
| CiceroTown | 3.9 mi | 5.9 |
| HodgkinsVillage | 4 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyons, IL in?
- Lyons is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Lyons, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lyons include 60534.
- What is the population of Lyons, IL?
- About 10,339 people live in Lyons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyons?
- Nearby places include Riverside (1.3 mi), Brookfield (1.5 mi), Forest View (1.7 mi), McCook (1.7 mi), Summit (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023