| City: | Lyons, Texas |
| County: | Burleson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:45:26 AM |
| Population: | 64 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.3861, -96.5632 |
| Land Area: | 0.787 sq mi |
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Lyons, Texas operates as a PO Box-only ZIP serving 247 boxes for just 64 residents. That's a 12.35:1 adoption rate, meaning the post office maintains twelve PO Boxes for every local household. This isn't local service. It's regional infrastructure.
The numbers tell the story of a community that exists primarily as a postal service point. With 20 occupied housing units across just 0.8 square miles of land, Lyons itself is minimal. Yet the post office serves 247 PO Boxes. These boxes serve customers from the surrounding Burleson County area, where rural carrier routes handle what street delivery exists.
The community shows demographic patterns typical of rural Texas. The median age sits at 56, and the population is 18.8% Hispanic. Three households include five or more people, reflecting extended family structures common in rural areas. The community recorded a median household income of $22,687 in recent surveys, well below state and national averages.
Mail delivery here follows rural patterns. One rural carrier route (Route R-2) handles street delivery to the single documented street address on S Highway 36. Six PO Box routes serve the 247 boxes, alongside one general delivery route. The post office building itself appears in postal records as "POSTMASTER," the only named building in the ZIP code's delivery system.
The post office's regional function becomes clear when you examine nearby alternatives. The nearest recognized neighborhoods sit 14 to 16 miles away in the Bryan-College Station metro area: Franklin Estates at 14.2 miles, River Place at 15.2 miles, and Briarwood Retreat at 15.3 miles. For residents of these communities and the areas between, Lyons provides accessible PO Box service without the drive into larger postal facilities.
With only a single street in postal records, S Highway 36, Lyons functions almost entirely as a PO Box facility rather than a street delivery community. The highway designation reinforces the location's role as a service point along a rural corridor.
ZIP Code 77863 has 64 residents and 20 households (average 3.20 persons per household). The median age is 56.0 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (50.0%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (32.8%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 64Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 482Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 81.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 20Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 359 | 348 | 370 | 482 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 64 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56
Male Median Age: 56.5
Female Median Age: 54.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 32 | 50.79% |
| Black: | 21 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 11.11% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.59% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 3.17% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 31 | 48.44% | 56.5 years |
| Females: | 33 | 51.56% | 54.5 years |
| Total: | 64 | 100% | 56.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 482 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 482 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 482 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $91,067, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $91,067 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $88,636 | $91,067 |
| Employed: | 129 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 64 | 49.61% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 41 | 31.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 18.60% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 129 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 36.92% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 63.08% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 41 | 100.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 24 | 36.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 41 | 63.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 77.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 22.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 84 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 65 | 77.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 22.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 84 | 100% |
In 2024, 63.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (93.20%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 18.60% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 17.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 41 | 31.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 41 | 31.78% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 129 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 82 | 63.57% |
| Private Insurance: | 482 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 482 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 482 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 329 | 93.20% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 6.80% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 353 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 353 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 77863 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $420,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 270Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $108,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $420,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77863 is located in Burleson County, Texas, within the College Station-Bryan, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17780) and Texas's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 228,660 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 77863. It covers 0.787 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.023 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | College Station-Bryan, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 228,660Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.787 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.023 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5070.95 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4845276Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lyons CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77863 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.