City

Byron Center, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Michigan

👥26,123Population
💰$111,358Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$357,600Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓55.7%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2.6%Other: 3.7%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.5%
Asian2.6%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads55.7% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma191 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,982 (24.3%)
Some College1,317 (8%)
Associates1,790 (10.9%)
Bachelors1,930 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree7,210 (43.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 8%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 43.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College8.0%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate43.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,358 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$357,600 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,297/mo
Total Housing Units9,527
Vacant Units386

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
64%
About Byron Center, MI

Byron Center is a city in Michigan, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,123 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Byron Center is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,358 is above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Byron Center is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $357,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,297 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Byron Center is well-educated. 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.8%).

Byron Center, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Byron Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49315 26,123 $111,358 $357,600 $1,297 2.5% 55.7% 93.0%