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Lyons, NY
Census-designated place in Wayne County, New York. ZIP codes: 14489.
Population
3,738
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
810
ZIP codes
1
Lyons and its ZIP codes
Lyons at a glance
- Lyons is 92% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,850 a year, 21% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,500 (79% below New York) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Lyons, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyons, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,850
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$90,500
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (666), Italian Americans (543), Irish Americans (486).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Lyons.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,849
28,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$665M
FY 2026, $7,291 per person
PPP loans
$4.58M
107 loans, 654 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lyons, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyons, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyons, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Lyons
1 in or overlapping Lyons. Population shown
Cities near Lyons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewarkVillage | 5.5 mi | 5.4 |
| ClydeVillage | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| PhelpsVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| North RoseCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Clifton SpringsVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| SavannahCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| PalmyraVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| SodusVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WaterlooVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Sodus PointVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| GenevaCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| WolcottVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| ShortsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ManchesterVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyons, NY in?
- Lyons is in Wayne County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Lyons, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lyons include 14489.
- What is the population of Lyons, NY?
- About 3,738 people live in Lyons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyons?
- Nearby places include Newark (5.5 mi), Clyde (6.1 mi), Phelps (8.2 mi), Port Gibson (8.7 mi), North Rose (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023