Byron
City in Ogle County, Illinois
Byron is a city in Ogle County, Illinois, with 3,784 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stillman Valley, 4.5 miles E.
- 3,784residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 814 / sq mipopulation density
- 61010ZIP code
About Byron
Byron is a city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States, probably best known as the location of the Byron Nuclear Generating Station, one of the last nuclear power plants commissioned in the United States. Byron is located in Byron Township, along the Rock River. As of the 2020 census, Byron had a population of 3,784. The town bills itself as the "Gateway to the Rock River Valley".
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Living in Byron
- Median household income
- $78,852
- Median home value
- $198,700
- Median rent
- $929/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Byron had 3,784 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,784 |
|---|---|
| Density | 814 per sq mi (314 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Byron at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Ogle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,784 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.65 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1231° N, 89.2629° W |
| ZIP code | 61010 |
| Official website | byron.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1710240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Byron
- Stillman Valley4.5 mi E
- Leaf River7.2 mi W
- Oregon8.5 mi SW
- Davis Junction8.9 mi E
- Holcomb9.4 mi SE
- Mount Morris10.0 mi SW
- Winnebago10.1 mi N
- New Milford11.3 mi E
- Kings11.5 mi SE
- Adeline11.8 mi W
- German Valley13.0 mi NW
- Westlake Village13.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Byron
What county is Byron in?
Byron is in Ogle County, Illinois.
What is the population of Byron, IL?
3,784 people lived in Byron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Byron, IL?
The ZIP code of Byron is 61010.
What is the elevation of Byron?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Byron?
Stillman Valley (4.5 mi), Leaf River (7.2 mi), Oregon (8.5 mi), Davis Junction (8.9 mi), Holcomb (9.4 mi).
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