City

Dalton, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Ohio

👥7,869Population
💰$69,282Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$221,200Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,747 (44%)
Some College364 (9.2%)
Associates337 (8.5%)
Bachelors322 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree1,179 (29.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 29.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College9.2%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate29.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,282 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$221,200 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units2,751
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Dalton, OH

Dalton is a city in Ohio, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,869 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Dalton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,282 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dalton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dalton is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.7%).

Dalton, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Dalton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44618 7,869 $69,282 $221,200 $842 2.3% 37.8% 76.8%