City

Dayton, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Tippecanoe County  ·  Indiana

👥1,047Population
💰$74,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$169,300Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 1.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
HS Graduate201 (29.5%)
Some College117 (17.2%)
Associates92 (13.5%)
Bachelors108 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree164 (24%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 24%Edu
HS Grad29.5%
Some College17.2%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$169,300 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units511
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Dayton, IN

Dayton is a city in Indiana, located in Tippecanoe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,047 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Dayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,500 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.6%).

Dayton, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47941 1,047 $74,500 $169,300 $956 3.0% 39.9% 78.2%