City

Dayton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hennepin County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,542Population
💰$133,721Median HH Income▲ 75% above avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$486,500Median Home Value▲ 75% above avg
🎓53.7%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 4.5%Asian: 4.4%Other: 5.5%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Black4.5%
Asian4.4%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
36%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads53.7% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,055 (26.4%)
Some College322 (8%)
Associates466 (11.6%)
Bachelors630 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,521 (38%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 8%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 38%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College8.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$133,721 ▲ 75% above avg
Median Home Value$486,500 ▲ 75% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units2,219
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
72%
About Dayton, MN

Dayton is a city in Minnesota, located in Hennepin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,542 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Dayton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $133,721 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $486,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is well-educated. 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.88%).

Dayton, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55327 5,542 $133,721 $486,500 $1,346 1.0% 53.7% 94.0%