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Byram, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
4,633
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,856
ZIP codes
0
Byram and its ZIP codes
Byram at a glance
- Byram is about 7.8 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,734, 4% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $838,400 (about 2.3 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is $2,413 a month.
Local data for Byram, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byram, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,734
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$838,400
Median rent
$2,413/mo
Homeownership
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher
51.6%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (837), Irish Americans (798), Mexican Americans (516).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Byram.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Byram, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byram, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 22°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byram, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Byram
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port Chester, NYVillage | 0.9 mi | 2.3 |
| PemberwickCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Rock RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.9 |
| GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Rye, NYCity | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Rye Brook, NYVillage | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Indian FieldCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| Harrison, NYVillage | 3.3 mi | 16.8 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Cos CobCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Old GreenwichCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| Mamaroneck, NYVillage | 5.6 mi | 3.2 |
| White Plains, NYCity | 6 mi | 9.7 |
| Scarsdale, NYVillage | 6.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Larchmont, NYVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byram, CT in?
- Byram is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Byram, CT?
- About 4,633 people live in Byram, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byram?
- Nearby places include Port Chester, NY (0.9 mi), Pemberwick (1.6 mi), Rock Ridge (2.3 mi), Glenville (2.5 mi), Greenwich (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023