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22821

Dayton, VA

Total Population

5,666

Median Household Income

$72,328

Median Home Value

$246,000

Median Rent

$946

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$72,328

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$246,000

100.4% above state median

Rent

$946

100% above state median

Median Age

39.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Dayton, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.4%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.0%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$72,328

-3.8% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-59,265,508

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.61 people

Total Households

2,168

Family Households

64.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

25.5%

#2 Industry

Education

14.7%

#3 Industry

Construction

14.7%

Total Employed Residents:1,965

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

7.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.6%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

6.3%

177 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:2,820

Commute Insights

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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

97.6%

3,073 employed

Labor Force

3,147

74 unemployed

Median Age

39.6 years

Per Capita Income

$37,087

Poverty Rate

6.0%

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