City

Byron, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogle County  ·  Illinois

👥7,494Population
💰$89,907Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$218,300Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic9.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,186 (23.9%)
Some College501 (10.1%)
Associates897 (18.1%)
Bachelors572 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,765 (35.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 35.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College10.1%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate35.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,907 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$218,300 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units3,049
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
55%
About Byron, IL

Byron is a city in Illinois, located in Ogle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,494 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Byron is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,907 is above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Byron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $981 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Byron is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.6%).

Byron, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Byron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61010 7,494 $89,907 $218,300 $981 3.6% 47.1% 81.0%