Lyons
Census-designated place in Wayne County, New York
Lyons is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wayne County, New York, with 3,989 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newark, 5.4 miles W.
- 3,989residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.9 km²
- 865 / sq mipopulation density
- 14489ZIP code
About Lyons
Lyons is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 3,989 at the 2020 census. It is located in the southern half of the town of Lyons. The hamlet and the town are named after Lyon (sometimes spelled Lyons), France. Originally named "The Forks", Lyons was renamed by land agent George Williamson.
Lyons is the county seat of Wayne County. It was an incorporated village from 1854 through 2015. The hamlet is east of the city of Rochester.
Government offices for the Town of Lyons are located in the hamlet.
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Living in Lyons
- Median household income
- $67,850
- Median home value
- $90,500
- Median rent
- $916/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Lyons had 3,989 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,989 |
|---|---|
| Density | 865 per sq mi (334 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lyons at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,989 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.61 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0637° N, 76.9913° W |
| ZIP code | 14489 |
| Official website | villageoflyons.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3643962 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lyons
- Newark5.4 mi W
- Clyde6.3 mi E
- Phelps8.1 mi SW
- Port Gibson8.5 mi W
- North Rose10.0 mi NE
- Clifton Springs10.2 mi SW
- Marion11.6 mi NW
- Savannah11.7 mi E
- Palmyra12.0 mi W
- Sodus12.5 mi N
- Waterloo12.9 mi SE
- Geneva13.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lyons
What county is Lyons in?
Lyons is in Wayne County, New York.
What is the population of Lyons, NY?
3,989 people lived in Lyons at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lyons, NY?
The ZIP code of Lyons is 14489.
What is the elevation of Lyons?
410 feet (125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lyons?
Newark (5.4 mi), Clyde (6.3 mi), Phelps (8.1 mi), Port Gibson (8.5 mi), North Rose (10.0 mi).
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