South Lyon, Michigan

South Lyon: City in southwestern Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan

About

South Lyon is a city located in the county of Oakland in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,327 and a population density of 1,170 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,846 inhabitants.

South Lyon locator map
Location of South Lyon on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about South Lyon

Population : 11,846 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Oakland County
Postal code : 48178
Phone Area Codes : 248
Area : 9.68 km2
Altitude : 928 feet / 283 meters
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 02:28:28 (19th March 2024)
Density : 1,224 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.38% (2010-2020)
Downtown South Lyon Pontiac Trail image
Downtown South Lyon Pontiac Trail
Downtown South Lyon Pontiac Trail image

Geography

South Lyon is located at 42°27'38"N 83°39'6"W (42.4605900, -83.6516100).

South Lyon map

Demographics

The population of South Lyon increased by 4.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,327 - census
2011 11,423 0.84% estimation process
2012 11,560 1.19% estimation process
2013 11,710 1.28% estimation process
2014 11,751 0.35% estimation process
2015 11,747 -0.03% estimation process
2016 11,775 0.24% estimation process
2017 11,809 0.29% estimation process
2018 11,817 0.07% estimation process
2019 11,821 0.03% estimation process
2020 11,846 0.21% estimation process

South Lyon zip code is 48178. County name: Washtenaw, County fips: 26161

People born in South Lyon (2)

People born in South Lyon, including musician Anita Cochran, musician Danny Spanos, .

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Schools in South Lyon

College & universities near South Lyon, MI

Code Name City ZIP
477002 Brighton Institute of Cosmetology Brighton (MI) 48116-8360
261676 Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton Brighton (MI) 48116

Stations (18)

Amtrak & bus stations near South Lyon, MI

Code Name Address Type
ARB Ann Arbor station 325 Depot Street RAIL
PNT Pontiac Transportation Center 51000 Woodward Avenue RAIL
GFV Greenfield Village, Michigan 20900 Oakwood Blvd. RAIL
BMM Birmingham, Michigan 449 South Eton St. RAIL
TRM Troy Transit Center 1201 Doyle Drive RAIL

Post offices near South Lyon

Post Office Name City ZIP
South Lyon Post Office South Lyon (MI) 48178

Other cities in Oakland County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oakland County , MI. (more)

City Name Population Title
Farmington Hills 80,017 The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Waterford 75,737 Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Rochester Hills 74,111 A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Southfield 72,174 A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Royal Oak 58,963 The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Pontiac 58,911 The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Oak Park 29,752 City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Madison Heights 29,633 City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Auburn Hills 24,880 City in Oakland County, Michigan
Birmingham 21,312 City in Michigan
Ferndale 20,198 Town in Humboldt County, California, United States
Hazel Park 16,209 City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Berkley 15,277 Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan
Wixom 14,086 City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Rochester 13,201 City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Clawson 11,731 City in Oakland County in the U.

Distance to Other Cities

South Lyon distances to largest Michigan cities