City

Dayton, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Washington

👥3,595Population
💰$72,233Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$252,200Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0%Other: 9.7%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other9.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.7%)
HS Graduate568 (22.6%)
Some College444 (17.6%)
Associates435 (17.3%)
Bachelors384 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree643 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College17.6%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,233 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$252,200 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$937/mo
Total Housing Units1,967
Vacant Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About Dayton, WA

Dayton is a city in Washington, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,595 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Dayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,233 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $937 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.53%).

Dayton, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99328 3,595 $72,233 $252,200 $937 3.7% 40.8% 78.7%