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Dayton, IN
Town in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47941.
Population
1,168
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,016
ZIP codes
1
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 5.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,289 a year, 9% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,300 (19% below Indiana) and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Dayton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,289
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$176,300
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (167), Irish Americans (95), Mexican Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippecanoe County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,087
91,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.08B
FY 2026, $5,815 per person
PPP loans
$401K
20 loans, 52 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dayton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Dayton
1 in or overlapping Dayton. Population shown
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteCity | 4.9 mi | 30.4 |
| MulberryTown | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| StockwellCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Buck CreekCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Clarks HillTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| West LafayetteCity | 9.7 mi | 13.6 |
| RossvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ShadelandTown | 10 mi | 27.1 |
| Battle GroundTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| ColburnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| AmericusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| RomneyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ColfaxTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LindenTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, IN in?
- Dayton is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Dayton, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dayton include 47941.
- What is the population of Dayton, IN?
- About 1,168 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Lafayette (4.9 mi), Mulberry (5.8 mi), Stockwell (5.9 mi), Buck Creek (7.9 mi), Clarks Hill (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023