| City: | Lyman, Utah |
| County: | Wayne County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:53 AM |
| Population: | 212 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.3765, -111.6021 |
| Land Area: | 90.105 sq mi |
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Lyman is a small rural community in Wayne County, Utah, with 212 residents across 51 square miles. The median age is 51.5 years, and households are small at 2.1 people per home. This is a quiet retirement-oriented community where three-quarters of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Lyman post office maintains 124 PO Boxes for 100 occupied homes, a 1.24 adoption rate that means PO Boxes serve both local residents and people from surrounding areas. Rural carrier routes provide limited delivery to 2 routes, but PO Box access is essential for most.
Nearly a third of workers (31.3%) work from home, enabled by the area's rural character. The biggest employment sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities (80 workers), followed by federal government workers (34). Median household income is $48,958, with median home values at $365,900. The street grid centers on S Main St (9 delivery points) and numbered streets like S 100 W (5 points). State Route 24 runs through the community.
Lyman has existed as a ZIP code since before October 2004. With just 4 business establishments employing 13 people, this isn't a commercial center. It's a small rural community where residents rely on the post office as a critical service point in an isolated part of Wayne County.
Street pattern shows traditional numbered grid centered on Main Street with State Route 24 as the highway corridor.
ZIP Code 84749 has 212 residents and 100 households (average 2.12 persons per household). The median age is 51.5 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.2% male and 45.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.6%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 212Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 304Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 100Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $402,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.12Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 247 | 283 | 280 | 276 | 378 | 373 | 324 | 287 | 248 | 141 | 238 | 200 | 251 | 304 |
| Decennial Census | 218 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 212 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.5
Male Median Age: 52.3
Female Median Age: 50.5
| 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 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| White: | 190 | 90.05% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 4.27% |
| Asian: | 4 | 1.90% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 3.79% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 115 | 54.25% | 52.3 years |
| Females: | 97 | 45.75% | 50.5 years |
| Total: | 212 | 100% | 51.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 294 | 96.71% |
| 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: | 10 | 3.29% |
| Total Population: | 304 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 294 | 96.71% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 3.29% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $38,068 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,000. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $11,667 for nonfamily households (a difference of $11,667). By gender, male median income is $45,625 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $45,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.3%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,068 | $37,500 | $40,833 | $50,000 | $45,833 | $63,333 | $67,292 | $75,865 | $76,000 | $100,313 | $70,000 | $67,500 | $48,958 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $35,750 | $35,000 | $38,000 | $44,167 | $53,750 | $72,813 | $73,375 | $77,019 | $101,500 | $100,938 | $80,192 | $71,250 | $49,375 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,667 |
| Median Male Income | $26,875 | $26,429 | $36,875 | $42,500 | $0 | $38,750 | $39,167 | $37,273 | $0 | $0 | $47,222 | $51,250 | $43,125 | $45,625 |
| Median Female Income | $24,250 | $23,472 | $28,750 | $24,583 | $0 | $31,667 | $36,667 | $24,821 | $22,112 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 164 | 65.34% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 87 | 34.66% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 86 | 52.44% |
| Service: | 7 | 4.27% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 20.73% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 3.66% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 18.90% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 164 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $402,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $216,800 (117.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $170,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $590 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.78% (46.91% with a mortgage, 53.09% free-and-clear) and renters 36.22% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.06%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,200 | $170,800 | $188,800 | $181,300 | $200,000 | $201,600 | $225,000 | $234,400 | $231,900 | $232,700 | $300,000 | $325,000 | $365,900 | $402,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 8.70% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 42 | 91.30% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $590 | $1,071 | $0 | $0 | $495 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 29.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 43 | 33.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 46 | 36.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 81.94% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 18.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 155 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 151 | 97.42% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 2.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 155 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 42.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 32.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 35.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.65%). College enrollment is 26.09%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 4.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 1.61% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 33 | 13.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 130 | 52.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 11.29% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 10.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 5.65% |
| Total: | 248 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 232 | 93.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 41 | 16.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 247 | 63.99% |
| Public Insurance: | 129 | 33.42% |
| No Insurance: | 10 | 2.59% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 376 | 97.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.1% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 8.8% | 14.3% | 27.1% | 36.4% | 42.0% |
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: | 2 | 4.35% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 23.91% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 21 | 45.65% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 26.09% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 28.26% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 32 | 69.57% |
ZIP Code 84749 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $463,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 131Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $87,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $463,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84749 is located in Wayne County, Utah, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Utah's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 84749. It covers 90.105 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 90.105 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 39987.95 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4946410Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lyman town; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84749 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 February 1, 2026.