City

Dayton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Campbell County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,703Population
💰$62,500Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$144,100Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 6.3%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.4%
Asian0.4%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,169 (32.7%)
Some College569 (15.9%)
Associates428 (12%)
Bachelors452 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree930 (26%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College15.9%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,500 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$144,100 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,086/mo
Total Housing Units2,699
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
75%
About Dayton, KY

Dayton is a city in Kentucky, located in Campbell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,703 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Dayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,500 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near 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 $144,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,086 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.43%).

Dayton, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41074 5,703 $62,500 $144,100 $1,086 4.5% 38.6% 61.3%