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Lyon County

Population: 8,680 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
8,680
People
Median age
47.1
Housing
Total households
3,419
Income
Median household income
$65,066
Housing
Total housing units
4,847
Employment
Employment rate
41.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.9%
County details
Local time 03:15:35(ET)
NameLyon
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard
Area code270, 364
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates37.0239759, -88.0833909
Land area213.8 sq miles(553.7 km²)

Map of Lyon county, Kentucky with ZIP codes

Map of Lyon County, Kentucky and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Lyon County

Compare the largest cities in Lyon County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Eddyville2,375$55,6251ZIPs
Kuttawa629$78,2141ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Lyon County

Review the most populated postal areas across Lyon County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
42038Eddyville$65,0565,691
42055Kuttawa$63,4562,657

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS