City

Dayton, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Sheridan County  ·  Wyoming

👥1,134Population
💰$91,528Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$287,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 4.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian1.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
18%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty0.9% ▼ 91% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 93% below avg
HS Graduate202 (26.1%)
Some College79 (10.2%)
Associates129 (16.6%)
Bachelors83 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree282 (36.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 36.4%Edu
HS Grad26.1%
Some College10.2%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate36.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,528 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$287,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units530
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Dayton, WY

Dayton is a city in Wyoming, located in Sheridan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,134 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Dayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,528 is above the national average. Approximately 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dayton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $791 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dayton is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.5%).

Dayton, WY offers residents above-average earning potential within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Dayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82836 1,134 $91,528 $287,000 $791 0.4% 47.1% 88.8%