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Byram, MS
City in Hinds County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39212, 39272.
Population
12,799
Land area
20.4sq mi
People per sq mi
627
ZIP codes
2
Byram and its ZIP codes
Byram at a glance
- Byram is about 10 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $70,445, 25% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,600 (22% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,343 a month.
Local data for Byram, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byram, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,445
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$1,343/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (620), German Americans (350), French Americans (207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hinds County. PPP loans are for Byram.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,510
109,465 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.24B
FY 2026, $9,832 per person
PPP loans
$20.1M
758 loans, 2,526 jobs reported
How people get to work
Byram, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byram, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,220
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,255
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byram, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Byram
2 in or overlapping Byram. Population shown
Cities near Byram
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.9 |
| TerryTown | 6 mi | 3.8 |
| RichlandCity | 7.6 mi | 12.5 |
| JacksonCity | 8.3 mi | 111.7 |
| FlorenceCity | 9.2 mi | 8.1 |
| RaymondCity | 9.3 mi | 2.9 |
| ClintonCity | 11 mi | 41.9 |
| PearlCity | 13 mi | 25.5 |
| Crystal SpringsCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| BoltonTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| LearnedTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| FlowoodCity | 16 mi | 28.8 |
| RidgelandCity | 18 mi | 26.3 |
| BrandonCity | 18 mi | 25.7 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| BraxtonVillage | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byram, MS in?
- Byram is in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Byram, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Byram include 39212, 39272.
- What is the population of Byram, MS?
- About 12,799 people live in Byram, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byram?
- Nearby places include Cleary (5.6 mi), Terry (6 mi), Richland (7.6 mi), Jackson (8.3 mi), Florence (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023