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Lyon County, NV
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Lyon County, Nevada.
Population
61,680
Land area
2,003sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Lyon County
Lyon County at a glance
- It is the 3rd most populous of 17 counties in Nevada.
- Households here earn a median of $80,812 a year, 3% more than the Nevada figure of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,100 (16% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,326 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fernley (24,225), Dayton (15,781) and Silver Springs (5,060).
Local data for Lyon County, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyon County, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,812
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$366,100
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,326/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,739), German Americans (7,800), Irish Americans (7,290).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,470
13,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,262
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$521M
FY 2026, $8,796 per person
PPP loans
$28.6M
361 loans, 2,921 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$103K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lyon County, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyon County, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,632
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
325
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 15°F
4.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyon County, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lyon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lyon County, NV?
- Fernley is the largest city or town in Lyon County, with about 24,225 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lyon County?
- Lyon County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 89403, 89428, 89429, 89430, 89444.
- What is the population of Lyon County, NV?
- About 61,680 people live in Lyon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lyon County?
- Lyon County borders Washoe County, Carson City, Douglas County, Churchill County, Mono County, CA, Mineral County, Storey County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023