City

Dayton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Armstrong County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,139Population
💰$61,313Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$136,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 82% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 0.7%Race
White98.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 82% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.3%)
HS Graduate844 (50.4%)
Some College164 (9.8%)
Associates189 (11.3%)
Bachelors205 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree253 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 50.4%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad50.4%
Some College9.8%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,313 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$136,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$596/mo
Total Housing Units1,224
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Dayton, PA

Dayton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Armstrong County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,139 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Dayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,313 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $596 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.76%).

Dayton, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16222 3,139 $61,313 $136,900 $596 8.9% 27.3% 89.8%