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Lyons, NJ
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07920, 07939.
Population
5,187
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,347
ZIP codes
2
Lyons and its ZIP codes
Lyons at a glance
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,037,400 (about 2.3 times the New Jersey figure).
Local data for Lyons, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyons, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$1,037,400
Homeownership
98.4%
Bachelor's or higher
71.0%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (932), Italian Americans (917), German Americans (657).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Lyons.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$112,982
192,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$121,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $6,816 per person
PPP loans
$80.3M
757 loans, 7,622 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lyons, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.1%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit10.4%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home30.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyons, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,229
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,407
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyons, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lyons
2 in or overlapping Lyons. Population shown
Cities near Lyons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty CornerCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Basking RidgeCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| MillingtonCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.6 |
| StirlingCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.3 |
| The HillsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.8 |
| BernardsvilleBorough | 3.8 mi | 12.8 |
| Far HillsBorough | 4.1 mi | 4.8 |
| PluckeminCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| GilletteCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.3 |
| BedminsterCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.6 |
| MartinsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 12.2 |
| New VernonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Green KnollCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Peapack and GladstoneBorough | 6 mi | 5.7 |
| MendhamBorough | 6.5 mi | 5.9 |
| WatchungBorough | 6.9 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyons, NJ in?
- Lyons is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Lyons, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lyons include 07920, 07939.
- What is the population of Lyons, NJ?
- About 5,187 people live in Lyons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyons?
- Nearby places include Liberty Corner (1.6 mi), Basking Ridge (1.9 mi), Millington (1.9 mi), Stirling (3.4 mi), The Hills (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023