City

Dayton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Iowa

👥1,119Population
💰$76,473Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$138,900Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 1%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Black1.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (2.1%)
HS Graduate315 (41.6%)
Some College67 (8.9%)
Associates82 (10.8%)
Bachelors113 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree164 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College8.9%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,473 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$138,900 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$542/mo
Total Housing Units530
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About Dayton, IA

Dayton is a city in Iowa, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,119 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Dayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,473 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $542 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.78%).

Dayton, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50530 1,119 $76,473 $138,900 $542 1.6% 36.6% 71.7%