Byron Center Michigan

The Community Of Byron Center, MI

Byron Center is an unincorporated community located in Kent County, Michigan. It’s a statistically significant census-designated place (CDP). The population of the community is around 4,000.
Byron Township is about 14 miles south-southwest of Grand Rapids, and the community is located in the center of it. The ZIP code for Byron Center is 49315. It also covers most of Byron Township and parts of Gaines Township to the east in Kent County, Jamestown Township to the west in Ottawa County, and Salem Township parts to the southwest Dorr Township to the south in Allegan County.

History Of Byron Center Michigan

Nathan Boynton established a farm in Byron Township in 1835, but after becoming ill, his brothers Jeremiah and William Boynton took over his improvements, and they became citizens of the Township in 1836, settling in the northwestern section. In 1837, they were followed by Mr. Ella Judson, Larkin Ball, Peter Golden, Eli Crossman, Amalek Taylor, Alden Coburn, and Benjamin Robinson, as well as possibly a few others, and soon after by Mr. Ella Judson, Larkin Ball, Peter Golden, Eli Crossman, Amalek Taylor, Alden Coburn, and Benjamin Robinson.

As can be seen from Wyoming Township’s notice, Byron was founded in 1836, and the first town hall meeting was held at the home of C.H. Oakes in Grandville, with the vast majority of the town’s voters living in and around that village.

Entertainment & Food In Byron Center

The opening of Tanger Outlet Mall in 2015 drew massive crowds to the area, and those who venture beyond the enormous shopping center are rewarded with unique independent stores, hearty comfort-food restaurants, and a plethora of recreational opportunities. Byron Center is just 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and is easily accessible from two major expressways.

The Byron Center is the ideal spot to satisfy comfort-food cravings. Emma Lynn’s Chicken and Waffles serves up highly acclaimed comfort food. Dallas Deli is a “mom-and-pop” restaurant that serves some of Michigan’s best barbecue. And with heaping helpings of classic fare, the Byron Family Restaurant caters to all ages.

Byron Center, MI Demographics

• Population Under 18: 33.9%
• Population Over 65: 15.8%
• Average Home Value: $246,700
• Average Household Income: $77,250
• People Per Household: 3.03
• Average Work Commute: 19.2

Public Education In Byron Center

Byron Center Public Schools educates over 4,000 students each year at six campuses–each staffed with exceptional teachers, administrators, and support staff.

Public schools included in the Byron Center Public School System:

• Byron Center High School
• Marshall Elementary
• West Middle School
• Countryside Elementary
• Nickels Intermediate
• Brown Elementary