Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,318 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 78,422 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 37,273 (12%) |
| Associates | 51,182 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 32,229 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 107,176 (34.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,486 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $176,988 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,036/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 229,724 |
| Vacant Units | 21,244 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dayton is a city in Ohio, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 43 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 485,366 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.
Economically, Dayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,485 is near the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Dayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,988, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,035 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Dayton is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (66.19%).
Dayton, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 43 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45402 | 9,964 | $45,386 | $105,900 | $921 | 7.0% | 42.6% | 37.2% |
| 45403 | 13,831 | $36,250 | $73,900 | $742 | 9.9% | 23.8% | 41.0% |
| 45404 | 10,762 | $35,286 | $82,400 | $871 | 9.7% | 18.6% | 39.5% |
| 45405 | 19,322 | $41,901 | $74,100 | $858 | 13.4% | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| 45406 | 20,261 | $43,241 | $82,300 | $879 | 12.8% | 30.1% | 48.4% |
| 45409 | 15,677 | $84,000 | $230,800 | $1,055 | 12.9% | 69.9% | 70.7% |
| 45410 | 15,617 | $46,766 | $97,800 | $950 | 6.5% | 30.2% | 50.2% |
| 45414 | 20,479 | $53,824 | $163,200 | $867 | 7.7% | 35.6% | 67.9% |
| 45415 | 12,171 | $78,864 | $169,400 | $941 | 3.4% | 47.2% | 69.3% |
| 45416 | 5,353 | $45,710 | $76,000 | $1,123 | 4.2% | 24.2% | 63.8% |
| 45417 | 28,161 | $35,027 | $73,000 | $861 | 12.0% | 23.0% | 50.8% |
| 45419 | 16,583 | $85,876 | $237,700 | $1,006 | 3.6% | 66.1% | 64.6% |
| 45420 | 23,956 | $56,670 | $116,200 | $918 | 4.5% | 39.6% | 63.1% |
| 45424 | 49,871 | $78,566 | $169,000 | $1,096 | 4.5% | 40.2% | 75.6% |
| 45426 | 13,582 | $51,538 | $111,900 | $927 | 10.1% | 34.9% | 54.6% |
| 45429 | 26,510 | $77,291 | $221,200 | $1,007 | 2.7% | 58.0% | 70.2% |
| 45430 | 7,171 | $107,500 | $261,700 | $1,264 | 1.9% | 62.8% | 79.7% |
| 45431 | 26,961 | $80,058 | $197,600 | $1,302 | 3.7% | 48.4% | 52.1% |
| 45432 | 14,988 | $83,323 | $181,900 | $871 | 2.5% | 46.8% | 78.2% |
| 45433 | 1,560 | $79,205 | — | $1,434 | 5.4% | 68.8% | 1.0% |
| 45434 | 12,482 | $142,260 | $290,500 | $1,442 | 3.7% | 65.5% | 92.5% |
| 45439 | 12,246 | $47,788 | $120,100 | $1,001 | 6.2% | 33.4% | 49.8% |
| 45440 | 22,730 | $83,378 | $248,200 | $1,122 | 2.3% | 55.9% | 62.5% |
| 45449 | 18,627 | $60,303 | $147,700 | $984 | 3.8% | 35.8% | 59.3% |
| 45458 | 37,413 | $110,682 | $337,500 | $1,286 | 2.8% | 68.3% | 76.0% |
| 45459 | 28,454 | $89,144 | $276,100 | $1,187 | 2.7% | 58.7% | 66.6% |