City

Dayton, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockingham County  ·  Virginia

👥6,074Population
💰$81,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$252,000Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic8.8%
Black2.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma121 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,330 (38.4%)
Some College396 (11.4%)
Associates359 (10.4%)
Bachelors333 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree925 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College11.4%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$252,000 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$979/mo
Total Housing Units2,493
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Dayton, VA

Dayton is a city in Virginia, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,074 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Dayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,667 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $979 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.11%).

Dayton, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22821 6,074 $81,667 $252,000 $979 1.9% 36.3% 76.3%