Byron, Minnesota
Community Business Directory & Local Guide
6,809
Population (2024)
55920
ZIP Code
Olmsted
County
$121,681
Median Income
10 mi
West of Rochester

Byron is a fast-growing city in Olmsted County, sitting along U.S. Route 14 just 10 miles west of Rochester — home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. With a population that has grown over 94% since 2000, Byron offers the ideal mix of quiet residential living and easy access to one of the Midwest's most dynamic metro economies. This directory is your local resource for businesses, services, schools, parks, and community information.

City Government

Byron operates under a mayor-council form of government. The Mayor and four City Council Members handle all legislative and administrative decisions. The city maintains several boards including an Economic Development Authority and a Park Board. Law enforcement is provided through the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office.

Byron City Hall
680 Byron Main Court, Byron, MN 55920
Phone: (507) 775-3400
City Council: 6:00 PM, 2nd Tuesday of each month
Byron Public Schools — ISD #531

Byron Public Schools is consistently ranked among Minnesota's top districts, serving over 2,200 students with a 95% graduation rate and strong academic performance in math and reading.

Byron High School
Grades 9–12 | Home of the Bears
1887 2nd Ave NW
Byron Middle School
Grades 5–8
601 4th St NW
Byron Intermediate
Grades 3–5
Byron Primary School
Grades K–2
501 10th Ave NE
Community Education
Preschool & Pre-K programs
Parks & Recreation
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

One of Olmsted County's premier natural areas, just 3.5 miles north of Byron. The 634-acre park runs along the Middle Branch of the South Fork Zumbro River. The free-admission Dr. Paul E. Zollman Zoo houses over 30 native Minnesota species including wolves, bison, black bears, river otters, eagles, and a mountain lion.

Features: 8 miles of hiking trails, 5 picnic shelters, 30 campsites, Nature Center, winter cross-country ski & snowshoe trails, 2-acre natural playground.

Address: 5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920  |  (507) 328-7340

Hours: Park 5 AM–10 PM daily | Zoo 10 AM–4 PM daily

Byron also maintains several city parks with a public summer pool, playgrounds, and recreational fields for soccer and baseball. Somerby Golf Club, a private golf community, sits on the city's north side.

Featured Local Businesses
Construction
Elias Construction

Full-service remodeling contractor specializing in large-scale remodels, home additions, basement finishing, kitchens, primary suites, and custom builds with in-house design services.

1203 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN
(507) 208-4490

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Custom Cabinetry
Elias Custom Cabinetry

Quality custom-built cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and more throughout Rochester and SE Minnesota. A division of Elias Construction.

Byron, MN

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Cleaning Services
Completely Clean

Residential and commercial cleaning using natural products. Founded in 2017 as part of Elias Companies, delivering tailored cleaning for homes and businesses throughout the Byron area.

1203 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN
(507) 923-7700

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Grocery
Fareway Grocery

Midwestern grocery chain with fresh produce, quality meats from a full-service butcher counter, and a full grocery selection. Byron location includes a Spirits and More store.

1072 4th St NE, Byron, MN
(507) 775-3323

Major Employer
Schmidt Printing (Taylor Corp.)

Major web-offset printing facility providing print and related services for magazines, catalogs, newspapers, and directories. Operates a 200,000+ sq ft plant in Byron.

1101 Frontage Rd NW, Byron, MN

Getting Around
Rolling Hills Transit
In-town and community-to-community transport on a fare basis
Rochester City Lines
Commuter bus to Rochester — 3 daily trips
U.S. Route 14
Direct highway: Rochester 10 mi east, Kasson 6 mi west
DM&E Railroad
Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad corridor runs through Byron
Community Resources
Byron Post Office
218 Byron Avenue North
(507) 775-2450
Olmsted County Sheriff
Non-Emergency: (507) 328-6800
City Utilities
Two city wells, two water towers (1.05M gal capacity). Natural gas: Minnesota Energy 1-800-889-9508
Byron Chamber of Commerce
History of Byron

Byron was platted in 1864 by George W. Van Dusen, who named it after his birthplace of Byron, New York. A post office was established in 1868, and the city was officially incorporated on February 12, 1873. Before the town was laid out, a small community called Bear Grove existed west of present-day Byron. The Winona and St. Peter Railroad reached town in 1865, connecting Byron to Kasson and sparking early growth. The historic 1938 City Hall still stands at Byron Avenue and 4th Street. Today Byron has evolved from a small farming community into one of Olmsted County's fastest-growing residential cities.

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Events and Things to do in Byron MN April 2026

By Byron MN Business Directory | March 18, 2026

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Events and Things to do in Byron MN March 2026

By Byron MN Business Directory | February 18, 2026

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Events and Things to do in Byron MN February 2026

By Byron MN Business Directory | January 20, 2026

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By Byron MN Business Directory | December 31, 2025

History of Byron, Minnesota A Small Town with Deep Roots in Southeastern Minnesota Byron, Minnesota – Olmsted County Byron is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, located approximately five miles west of Rochester and six miles east of Kasson on U.S. Route 14. With a population of 6,312 according to the 2020 census, Byron has […]

Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

By Byron MN Business Directory | December 30, 2025

Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo Experience 572 acres of Minnesota’s natural beauty along the North Branch Zumbro River. Native wildlife, hiking trails, and environmental education just 5 miles west of Byron. Discover Oxbow Park Established in 1967, Oxbow Park encompasses 572 acres of diverse ecosystems along the North Branch Zumbro River. Located in Minnesota’s Driftless […]

Events and Things to do in Byron MN January 2026

By Byron MN Business Directory | December 25, 2025

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By Byron MN Business Directory | November 27, 2025

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Events and Things to do in Byron MN November 2025

By Byron MN Business Directory | November 20, 2025

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