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Byron, GA
City in Peach County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31008.
Population
5,971
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
679
ZIP codes
1
Byron and its ZIP codes
Byron at a glance
- Byron is about 3.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,596 a year, 11% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,200 (17% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,020 a month.
Local data for Byron, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byron, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,596
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$253,200
Median rent
$1,020/mo
Homeownership
91.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (610), German Americans (489), Puerto Ricans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Peach County. PPP loans are for Byron.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,333
10,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,711
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $9,814 per person
How people get to work
Byron, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home26.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byron, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
215
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byron, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Byron
1 in or overlapping Byron. Population shown
Cities near Byron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentervilleCity | 3.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Warner RobinsCity | 7.8 mi | 38.7 |
| Fort ValleyCity | 9.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Robins AFBCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.8 |
| PerryCity | 11 mi | 28.5 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 12 mi | 249.4 |
| KnoxvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| RobertaCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| MarshallvilleCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| MusellaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| BolingbrokeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| ReynoldsCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| CullodenCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| SmarrCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| UnadillaCity | 27 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byron, GA in?
- Byron is in Peach County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Byron, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Byron include 31008.
- What is the population of Byron, GA?
- About 5,971 people live in Byron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byron?
- Nearby places include Centerville (3.7 mi), Warner Robins (7.8 mi), Fort Valley (9.8 mi), Robins AFB (9.9 mi), Perry (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023