Byron Center
Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan
Byron Center is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kent County, Michigan, with 7,431 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cutlerville, 3.5 miles NE.
- 7,431residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 1,462 / sq mipopulation density
- 49315ZIP code
About Byron Center
Byron Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,431 at the 2020 census, which is a significant increase from a population of 5,822 at the 2010 census. Byron Center is located within Byron Township.
Byron Center is home of the Byron Center Bulldogs, and the Byron Center Public Schools district. There are 4 elementary schools in Byron Center. Marshall Elementary, Countryside Elementary, Brown Elementary, and Heritage Elementary. The 5/6 building is named the Nickels Intermediate School. The 7/8 building is West Middle School and the high school (9-12) is Byron Center High School.
As an unincorporated community, Byron Center has no legal autonomy of its own but has its own post office with the 49315 ZIP Code, which serves a much larger area within several surrounding townships.
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Living in Byron Center
- Median household income
- $122,553
- Median home value
- $384,400
- Median rent
- $1,517/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Byron Center had 7,431 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,431 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi (564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Byron Center at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,431 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.08 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8078° N, 85.7267° W |
| ZIP code | 49315 |
| Official website | byrontownship.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2612280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Byron Center
- Cutlerville3.5 mi NE
- Dorr5.6 mi S
- Wyoming5.8 mi N
- Grandville6.5 mi N
- Hudsonville8.0 mi NW
- Jenison8.3 mi NW
- Kentwood8.6 mi NE
- Wayland10.3 mi SE
- Caledonia10.7 mi E
- Grand Rapids11.2 mi N
- East Grand Rapids11.4 mi NE
- Hopkins12.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Byron Center
What county is Byron Center in?
Byron Center is in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of Byron Center, MI?
7,431 people lived in Byron Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Byron Center, MI?
The ZIP code of Byron Center is 49315.
What is the elevation of Byron Center?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Byron Center?
Cutlerville (3.5 mi), Dorr (5.6 mi), Wyoming (5.8 mi), Grandville (6.5 mi), Hudsonville (8.0 mi).
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