Lyons, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30436
Toombs County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,961
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,827
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lyons pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30436 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30436 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lyons, Toombs County, Georgia, home to 11,961 residents across 733.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30436 reports a modest median household income of $55,827 (21% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,844. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,700 (55% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $707; owner occupancy is 65.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Toombs County, so 30436 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 30436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyons, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30436.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30436, Lyons, GA · 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
11,961
Population
733.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30436?
36.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$55,827
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$26,844
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30436 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Lyons, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,827 35th percentile higher than 35% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,520housing units
5,520
Total Housing Units
4,519
Occupied Units
1,001
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,700
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$707
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 171 business establishments in ZIP 30436, employing approximately 1,779 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,613,000.
171
Businesses
1,779
Employees
$71.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 21.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 12 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 7.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30436 vs 30475 →
ZIP 30436 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30474
Vidalia (30474)
16,594 residents
- 30436
Lyons (30436)
11,961 residents
- 30420 1,460
Cobbtown (30420)
1,460 residents
- 30475 52
Vidalia (30475)
52 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30436 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30436 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30436
Lyons (30436)
$55,827 median income
- 30474
Vidalia (30474)
$55,295 median income
- 30420
Cobbtown (30420)
$40,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30436 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30436, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,961 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30436 in?
ZIP code 30436 (Lyons) is located in Toombs County, Georgia. Toombs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/toombs-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30436?
ZIP code 30436 in Lyons, GA has a population of 11,961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30436?
The median household income in ZIP 30436 is $55,827, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30436?
The median home value in ZIP 30436 is $107,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30436 is White at 71.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30436?
ZIP code 30436 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 1,779 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30436 are: Retail trade (37), Other services (except public administration) (19), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30436?
In ZIP code 30436, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 30436?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30436 is 19.4 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 30436?
In ZIP code 30436, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30436 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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