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Byron, MI
Village in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
Population
617
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
874
ZIP codes
0
Byron and its ZIP codes
Byron at a glance
- Byron is about 4.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,958 a year, 19% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,400 (29% below Michigan) and median rent is $980 a month.
Local data for Byron, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byron, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,958
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
39.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (115), Irish Americans (63), Italian Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shiawassee County. PPP loans are for Byron.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,419
15,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $6,926 per person
How people get to work
Byron, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 39.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byron, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
33.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byron, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Byron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GainesVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ArgentineCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.4 |
| DurandCity | 6.2 mi | 2 |
| BancroftVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| LindenCity | 8.4 mi | 2.4 |
| VernonVillage | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| LennonVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| FentonCity | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| MorriceVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake FentonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| FowlervilleVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| PerryCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| CorunnaCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HowellCity | 15 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byron, MI in?
- Byron is in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Byron, MI?
- About 617 people live in Byron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byron?
- Nearby places include Gaines (3.6 mi), Argentine (6.1 mi), Durand (6.2 mi), Bancroft (6.9 mi), Linden (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023