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Lyndon, KS
City in Osage County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66451.
Population
1,023
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,147
ZIP codes
1
Lyndon and its ZIP codes
Lyndon at a glance
- Lyndon is about 32 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,227 a year, 9% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,400 (47% below Kansas) and median rent is $753 a month.
Local data for Lyndon, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyndon, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,227
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$753/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (220), Irish Americans (56), French Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osage County. PPP loans are for Lyndon.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,766
2,913 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
PPP loans
$2M
70 loans, 267 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lyndon, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyndon, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
840
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyndon, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Lyndon
1 in or overlapping Lyndon. Population shown
Cities near Lyndon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VassarCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.9 |
| MelvernCity | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Osage CityCity | 7.8 mi | 3.1 |
| QuenemoCity | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| OlivetCity | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ScrantonCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PomonaCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BurlingameCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| OverbrookCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CarbondaleCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| WaverlyCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ReadingCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| LeboCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| HarveyvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| CentropolisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyndon, KS in?
- Lyndon is in Osage County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lyndon, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lyndon include 66451.
- What is the population of Lyndon, KS?
- About 1,023 people live in Lyndon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyndon?
- Nearby places include Vassar (5 mi), Melvern (7.7 mi), Osage City (7.8 mi), Quenemo (8.8 mi), Olivet (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023