Byron
City in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Byron is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, with 6,312 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,257 ft (383 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kasson, 5.4 miles W.
- 6,312residents (2020 Census)
- 1,257 ftelevation · 383 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 1,984 / sq mipopulation density
- 55920ZIP code
About Byron
There are also two Byron Townships in Minnesota.
Byron is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. About 10 miles west of the city of Rochester and 6 miles east of the city of Kasson on U.S. Route 14. It is surrounded by Kalmar Township. The population was 6,312 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 6,809 in 2024. Byron is part of the Rochester metropolitan area.
Local industries are in the form of farm services and printing. A grain elevator is situated next to the rail line that runs through town, which is owned by the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad. Schmidt Printing (a subsidiary of Taylor Corporation) is another major company in town. Byron is also a bedroom community for nearby Rochester, Minnesota.
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Living in Byron
- Median household income
- $124,010
- Median home value
- $345,300
- Median rent
- $1,135/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Byron had 6,312 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,312 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,984 per sq mi (766 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Byron at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Olmsted County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,312 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.18 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0383° N, 92.6408° W |
| ZIP code | 55920 |
| Official website | byronmn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2709154 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Byron
- Kasson5.4 mi W
- Mantorville5.6 mi W
- Rochester8.2 mi E
- Oronoco9.7 mi NE
- Dodge Center10.5 mi W
- Pine Island11.1 mi N
- High Forest14.1 mi S
- Stewartville14.4 mi SE
- Hayfield14.5 mi SW
- West Concord15.1 mi NW
- Marion15.7 mi SE
- Mazeppa17.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Byron
What county is Byron in?
Byron is in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Byron, MN?
6,312 people lived in Byron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Byron, MN?
The ZIP code of Byron is 55920.
What is the elevation of Byron?
1,257 feet (383 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Byron?
Kasson (5.4 mi), Mantorville (5.6 mi), Rochester (8.2 mi), Oronoco (9.7 mi), Dodge Center (10.5 mi).
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