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Byron, IL
City in Ogle County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61010.
Population
3,743
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
805
ZIP codes
1
Byron and its ZIP codes
Byron at a glance
- Byron is about 3.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,852 a year, 5% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,700 (25% below Illinois) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Byron, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byron, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,852
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$198,700
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,026), Irish Americans (509), Mexican Americans (381).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogle County. PPP loans are for Byron.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,844
14,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,984
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $7,100 per person
PPP loans
$11.7M
239 loans, 1,628 jobs reported
How people get to work
Byron, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byron, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byron, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Byron
1 in or overlapping Byron. Population shown
Cities near Byron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stillman ValleyVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Leaf RiverVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| OregonCity | 8.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Davis JunctionVillage | 8.9 mi | 4.2 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount MorrisVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| WinnebagoVillage | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| New MilfordVillage | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| KingsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| AdelineVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Westlake VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| German ValleyVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| PecatonicaVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Monroe CenterVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| RockfordCity | 14 mi | 65.3 |
| HillcrestVillage | 15 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byron, IL in?
- Byron is in Ogle County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Byron, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Byron include 61010.
- What is the population of Byron, IL?
- About 3,743 people live in Byron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byron?
- Nearby places include Stillman Valley (4.5 mi), Leaf River (7.1 mi), Oregon (8.5 mi), Davis Junction (8.9 mi), Holcomb (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023