City

Dayton, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Rhea County  ·  Tennessee

👥20,670Population
💰$59,182Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$168,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic9.2%
Black1.2%
Asian1.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma373 (3.1%)
HS Graduate4,912 (41.1%)
Some College1,873 (15.7%)
Associates1,476 (12.3%)
Bachelors884 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree2,436 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College15.7%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,182 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$168,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units8,947
Vacant Units995

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Dayton, TN

Dayton is a city in Tennessee, located in Rhea County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,670 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Dayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,182 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.61%).

Dayton, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37321 20,670 $59,182 $168,000 $819 6.5% 27.8% 70.1%