City

Dayton, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Montana

👥379Population
💰$85,156Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂57.6Median Age
🏠$937,500Median Home Value▲ 236% above avg
🎓51.9%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 106% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Asian: 2.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White79.7%
Asian2.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
20%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads51.9% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 106% above avg
HS Graduate82 (31.1%)
Some College26 (9.8%)
Associates19 (7.2%)
Bachelors27 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree110 (41.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 41.7%Edu
HS Grad31.1%
Some College9.8%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate41.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,156 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$937,500 ▲ 236% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,175/mo
Total Housing Units284
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Dayton, MT

Dayton is a city in Montana, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 379 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.6 years.

Economically, Dayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,156 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $937,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,175 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is well-educated. 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.68%).

Dayton, MT offers residents above-average earning potential within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59914 379 $85,156 $937,500 $1,175 10.1% 51.9% 70.2%