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City	Byram
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Hinds County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.190304
Longitude	-90.286018
Population	12,666
Density	266.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	39272
Area Code	601
County Seat	Jackson
School District	Hinds County School District

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About Byram, Mississippi

Byram is a locality in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 12,666. The population density is 266.3 people per km². Byram is located at 32.1903°N, 90.2860°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Byram is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 39272.

Byram occupies a quiet expanse of land where the moisture of the air seems to hold the light of the late afternoon in a suspended, golden suspension. It lies 9.0 miles south-southwest of Jackson, MS (from Jackson, MS: bearing 203°T), and is situated 9.3 miles southwest of Pearl. The Trahon Creek carves a path through this terrain, its waters moving with a deliberate, low-country gravity that shapes the local topography. To the north, the perspective toward the Scutchillo Hills offers a distant, muted horizon line that defines the edge of the regional vista. Residents often find their way toward the stillness of Lake Dockery, which rests only two miles away as a quiet mirror for the changing skies. The landscape here favors the patient growth of heavy timber and thickets, creating an environment that feels removed from the frantic pace of the wider world.

Byram emerged from the necessity of transit and trade, serving as a point of connection for those moving through the interior of the state. The local economy has long relied on a steady industriousness, balancing the needs of small-scale commerce with the persistent demands of regional logistics. Workers here contribute to a modest, functional network of industries that keep the pulse of the local economy beating with consistency. History remains visible in the architecture of older buildings, where the structural integrity of the past informs the practical layout of contemporary workspaces. This area maintains a grounded identity, prioritizing the utility of its resources and the stability of its workforce over the fleeting trends of larger urban centers.

Byram fosters a character defined by the quiet hospitality of its people and a deep-seated appreciation for the rhythm of the seasons. Visitors seeking the outdoors often gravitate toward the natural preserves found at Terry, a LP where the native flora thrives in undisturbed pockets of shade. Community life finds expression in gatherings that celebrate the regional traditions of the area, binding neighbors together through shared experience and mutual support. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the region’s long-standing cultural threads is evident in the casual grace of daily interactions. This place holds onto a sense of permanence, allowing the genuine beauty of its landscape to serve as the silent backdrop for the lives lived within its borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Forest Hill (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 003° N
Sykes (Local Park) — 4.9 mi, 034° NE
International Museum of Muslim Cultures (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 038° NE
Arts Center of Mississippi (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 038° NE
Hemphill Park (Local Recreation) — 9.5 mi, 110° E
Woodmen Of The World (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 039° NE
Fallen Fire Fighters’ Memorial (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 039° NE
Old Capitol Museum (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 039° NE
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 036° NE
The Oaks House Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 038° NE
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (National Monument) — 11.2 mi, 022° N · 1 acres
Lefleur's Bluff State Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 039° NE
Firefighter Memorial (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 070° E
Lakeland Youth Baseball Field (State Recreation Area) — 12.4 mi, 038° NE
Smith-Wills Stadium (Stadium) — 12.7 mi, 037° NE
Calling Panther Lake (State Conservation Area) — 17.0 mi, 218° SW
Bicycle Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 18.0 mi, 028° NE
Boyd Mound (Historic Ruins) — 22.2 mi, 035° NE
Boyd Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 22.2 mi, 035° NE
Pearl River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 29.4 mi, 039° NE
Pearl River State Waterfowl Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 30.4 mi, 040° NE
Bienville National Forest (National Forest) — 35.6 mi, 094° E · 180k acres
Homochitto National Forest (National Forest) — 36.0 mi, 216° SW · 192k acres
USS Cairo (Attraction) — 36.3 mi, 291° W
Mississippi River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 36.8 mi, 284° W
South Fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 36.8 mi, 284° W
Mangum Site (Attraction) — 38.4 mi, 249° W
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.4 mi, 334° NW · 66k acres
Sunken Trace (Attraction) — 42.1 mi, 249° W
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 54.4 mi, 275° W · 156k acres

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