City

Byron, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Shiawassee County  ·  Michigan

👥4,544Population
💰$72,210Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$246,500Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,244 (39%)
Some College327 (10.3%)
Associates605 (19%)
Bachelors298 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree700 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College10.3%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,210 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$246,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,193/mo
Total Housing Units1,838
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Byron, MI

Byron is a city in Michigan, located in Shiawassee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,544 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Byron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,210 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Byron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,193 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Byron is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.82%).

Byron, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Byron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48418 4,544 $72,210 $246,500 $1,193 2.3% 31.3% 93.0%