Byram Mississippi Map
Byram, Mississippi — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Byram, Hinds County.
Interactive Map of Byram, Mississippi
| City | Byram |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Hinds |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.179316 |
| Longitude | -90.245367 |
| Population | 12,799 |
| Density | 243.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Byram, Mississippi
Byram is a locality in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 12,799. The population density is 243.1 people per km². Byram is located at 32.1793°N, 90.2454°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39272.
Byram unfurls along the gentle contours of the Mississippi landscape, where emerald fields, often punctuated by stands of stately pine and oak, meet the slow, purposeful flow of the Pearl River. It lies 9.0 miles south-south-west of Jackson, MS (from Jackson, MS: bearing 203°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-west of Pearl. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the rich, damp scent of fertile earth and distant honeysuckle, a subtle perfume that clings to the very breath. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of the trees, casting shifting patterns on the quiet roads that wind through neighborhoods shaded by mature trees, giving the impression of a place settled deeply into the embrace of the land. The character of Byram is one of quietude, a steady presence that seems to absorb the passage of days without haste, a rhythm dictated by the sun's arc and the rustle of leaves. The story of Byram is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the vital artery of the Pearl River, a waterway that has long shaped its destiny and sustained its people. Historically, agriculture formed the bedrock of the local economy, with cotton and other crops yielding to the rich alluvial soil, a legacy that still whispers in the open fields and the occasional weathered barn. In more recent times, Byram has evolved, its economy diversifying to include a blend of small businesses and services that cater to its growing population, many of whom find employment in the broader metropolitan area while cherishing the distinct, unhurried feel of their home. The town's character is also marked by a sense of community, a shared understanding born from generations of living in close proximity to the natural world and to each other, a characteristic that defines the enduring spirit of Byram.
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About This Byram Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Byram, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Byram and Hinds County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Byram is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Byram is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
