City

Dayton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Liberty County  ·  Texas

👥38,037Population
💰$81,407Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$217,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.6%Hispanic: 26%Black: 7.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White63.6%
Hispanic26.0%
Black7.1%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma714 (3.4%)
HS Graduate6,860 (32.7%)
Some College4,037 (19.3%)
Associates4,089 (19.5%)
Bachelors2,076 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree3,176 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College19.3%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,407 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$217,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,075/mo
Total Housing Units12,037
Vacant Units1,206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
63%
About Dayton, TX

Dayton is a city in Texas, located in Liberty County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 38,037 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Dayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,407 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,075 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.56%).

Dayton, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77535 38,037 $81,407 $217,200 $1,075 6.7% 25.1% 84.9%