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Lykens, PA
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,878
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,540
ZIP codes
0
Lykens and its ZIP codes
Lykens at a glance
- Lykens is about 5.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,318 a year, 6% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,300 (58% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Lykens, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lykens, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,318
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$107,300
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (818), Irish Americans (289), Italian Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dauphin County. PPP loans are for Lykens.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,570
190,394 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.5B
FY 2026, $19,116 per person
How people get to work
Lykens, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.2%
- Carpooled24.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle4.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lykens, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,130
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities near Lykens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WiconsicoCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GratzBorough | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| WilliamstownBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ElizabethvilleBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BerrysburgBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| KlingerstownCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| PillowBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Tower CityBorough | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ReinertonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| OrwinCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort Indiantown GapCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 19.2 |
| MuirCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Valley ViewCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| DalmatiaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| HeginsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| HerndonBorough | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lykens, PA in?
- Lykens is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Lykens, PA?
- About 1,878 people live in Lykens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lykens?
- Nearby places include Wiconsico (1.4 mi), Gratz (3.1 mi), Williamstown (4.6 mi), Elizabethville (6.2 mi), Berrysburg (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023