Lykens
Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Lykens is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with 1,873 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wiconisco, 1.0 miles N.
- 1,873residents (2020 Census)
- 705 ftelevation · 215 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 1,536 / sq mipopulation density
- 17048main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lykens
Lykens is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Anthracite coal mining sustained a population of 2,762 in 1900 and 2,943 in 1910. The population was 1,865 at the 2020 census.
Lykens is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Lykens
- Median household income
- $73,318
- Median home value
- $107,300
- Median rent
- $804/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Lykens had 1,873 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,873 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,536 per sq mi (593 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lykens at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dauphin County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,873 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5641° N, 76.6984° W |
| ZIP codes | 17048, 17097 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4245592 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lykens
- Wiconisco1.0 mi N
- Wiconsico1.3 mi NE
- Gratz3.1 mi N
- Jefferson3.6 mi S
- Williams4.0 mi NE
- Rush4.2 mi SE
- Williamstown4.4 mi E
- Jackson4.9 mi SW
- Washington5.9 mi W
- Elizabethville6.3 mi W
- Berrysburg6.4 mi NW
- Klingerstown6.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lykens
What county is Lykens in?
Lykens is in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lykens, PA?
1,873 people lived in Lykens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lykens, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17048. Other ZIP codes: 17097.
What is the elevation of Lykens?
705 feet (215 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lykens?
Wiconisco (1.0 mi), Wiconsico (1.3 mi), Gratz (3.1 mi), Jefferson (3.6 mi), Williams (4.0 mi).
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