PlainZIP

Lyons, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14489

Wayne County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,192
41/sq mi
$68,250
Median income
$98,800
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lyons pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14489 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14489 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lyons, Wayne County, New York, home to 7,192 residents across 175.4 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14489 reports a modest median household income of $68,250 (26% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,192. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Median home value sits at $98,800 (74% below the state average), median rent at $962 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 14489 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 14489

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyons, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14489.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14489, Lyons, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,192

Population

175.4

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 14489?

42.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$68,250

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$31,192

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14489 ranks nationally

Lyons, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,250 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,107

Total Housing Units

2,747

Occupied Units

360

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$98,800

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$962

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14489 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 143
2021 +3.2% 147
2022 +18.6% 175
2023 +22.9% 215
2024 -1.0% 212

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 14489, employing approximately 979 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,367,000.

114

Businesses

979

Employees

$42.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 13 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.7%
Construction 10 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.9%
Manufacturing 8 7.0%
Wholesale trade 5 4.4%
Finance and insurance 5 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 14489 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14489 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14489 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14489 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14433 Clyde, NY 4,629 5.6 mi
14513 Newark, NY 13,976 5.4 mi
14532 Phelps, NY 4,431 8.5 mi
14551 Sodus, NY 5,651 9.7 mi
14516 North Rose, NY 2,365 8.8 mi
14542 Rose, NY 97 7.8 mi

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Pop: 11,581
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Pop: 10,691
14522 standard
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Pop: 9,565
14589 standard
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Pop: 7,854
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Pop: 6,048

Related Areas

Wayne County Lyons, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14489 in? ▼
ZIP code 14489 (Lyons) is located in Wayne County, New York. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14489? ▼
ZIP code 14489 in Lyons, NY has a population of 7,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14489? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14489 is $68,250, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14489? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14489 is $98,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14489? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14489 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14489? ▼
ZIP code 14489 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14489? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14489 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14489? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14489 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14489? ▼
In ZIP code 14489, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14489? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14489 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14489? ▼
In ZIP code 14489, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14489? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14489 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.