City

Dayton, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Maryland

👥2,162Population
💰$170,313Median HH Income▲ 123% above avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$843,200Median Home Value▲ 202% above avg
🎓73.2%College Grads▲ 89% above avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 2.9%Asian: 3.1%Other: 3%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic8.2%
Black2.9%
Asian3.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads73.2% ▲ 89% above avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate124 (8.2%)
Some College106 (7%)
Associates172 (11.3%)
Bachelors74 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree1,038 (68.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 8.2%Some College: 7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 68.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad8.2%
Some College7.0%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate68.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$170,313 ▲ 123% above avg
Median Home Value$843,200 ▲ 202% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units834
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Dayton, MD

Dayton is a city in Maryland, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,162 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Dayton is a affluent community. The median household income of $170,313 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $843,200, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is highly educated. 73.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.24%).

Dayton, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21036 2,162 $170,313 $843,200 7.8% 73.2% 96.4%