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Welcome to Byron ...

The city of Byron is located in Peach County<1>.

From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Byron has a population of 5,199 people<2> (see below for details).

Byron is 490 feet [149 m] above sea level.<3>.

Time Zone: Byron lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time

Byron is located in the (478) area code.

The ZIP code for Byron: 31008<4>

We don't have a date for the establishment of Byron.

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Byron had an population of 5,199 people. This is an increase of 15.23% since the 2010 Census.

At the time of the 2010 Census, Byron had a population of 4,512 people (which is 16.29% of the total population of Peach County). This makes Byron the county's 2nd most populous community.

The population of Byron represents 0.05% of the population of Georgia (which has 9,687,653 people), making it the state's 132nd most populous community.

More information can be found on the Census Page for Byron.

Communities Also Named Byron ...

While we believe that this Byron is located in Peach County, we know of another 3 Georgia communities named Byron. Those communities are located in the following counties: Baker, Dougherty and Houston County.

Beyond Georgia, there are 31 communities that are also named Byron - they are located in Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana (2), Kansas (2), Kentucky, Maine, Michigan (2), Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin (2) and Wyoming.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Byron.

Communities near Byron ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Byron.

  • Warner Robins
  • Brookhaven
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    • Brookhaven lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the north of Byron.
    • Estimated population in 2019: 55,554 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Brookhaven
  • Perry
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perry
    • Perry lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the south of Byron.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,845 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perry have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Perry
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Perry<6>
  • Belvedere Manor
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belvedere Manor
    • Belvedere Manor lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the northeast of Byron.
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 15,152 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belvedere Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Belvedere Manor
  • Fort Valley
  • Centerville
  • Jones Acres
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Acres
    • Jones Acres lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<5> to the northeast of Byron.
    • Estimated population in 2019: 4,962 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Jones Acres
  • Elberta
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elberta
    • Elberta lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<5> to the east of Byron.
    • Estimated population in 2019: 4,329 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elberta have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Elberta
  • Washington Square
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    • Washington Square lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the southwest of Byron.
    • Estimated population in 2019: 3,963 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington Square have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Washington Square
  • Lee Pope
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Pope
    • Lee Pope lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the west of Byron.
    • Estimated population in 2019: 3,055 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Pope have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lee Pope

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Byron. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Byron.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Byron. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Byron.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Byron. See our Newspapers Page for Byron.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Byron ...

Looking for more information about Byron? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Byron, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Byron.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Byron. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Peach County: www.peachcounty.net/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Peach, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Byron.
<3>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Byron - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Byron). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Byron or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Byron) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Byron. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from ByronOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Byron. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.6521, Longitude: -83.7560    
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.




 

 

 

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