City

Dayton, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Nevada

👥17,391Population
💰$87,226Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$391,500Median Home Value▲ 40% above avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.5%Hispanic: 22.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White71.5%
Hispanic22.7%
Black0.7%
Asian1.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma204 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,302 (26.9%)
Some College2,068 (16.9%)
Associates2,636 (21.5%)
Bachelors1,469 (12%)
Graduate Degree2,578 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College16.9%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,226 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$391,500 ▲ 40% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,275/mo
Total Housing Units6,906
Vacant Units315

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
59%
About Dayton, NV

Dayton is a city in Nevada, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,391 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Dayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,226 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $391,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,275 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.5%).

Dayton, NV offers residents above-average earning potential within Nevada.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89403 17,391 $87,226 $391,500 $1,275 8.6% 33.0% 82.7%