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Dayton, KY
City in Campbell County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41074.
Population
5,743
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,421
ZIP codes
1
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 38 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 80th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $65,992 a year, 4% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,500 (20% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,137 a month.
Local data for Dayton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,992
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$163,500
Median rent
$1,137/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,870), Irish Americans (1,109), Scottish Americans (333).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,130
32,037 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,948
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$540M
FY 2026, $5,798 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
335
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Dayton
1 in or overlapping Dayton. Population shown
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellevueCity | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodlawnCity | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Fort ThomasCity | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| NewportCity | 2.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Cincinnati, OHCity | 3.2 mi | 77.9 |
| SouthgateCity | 3.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Norwood, OHCity | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Fairfax, OHVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| St. Bernard, OHVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Park HillsCity | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Turpin Hills, OHCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3 |
| LudlowCity | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| WilderCity | 5 mi | 3.6 |
| Mariemont, OHVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Elmwood Place, OHVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, KY in?
- Dayton is in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Dayton, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dayton include 41074.
- What is the population of Dayton, KY?
- About 5,743 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Bellevue (1 mi), Woodlawn (1.5 mi), Fort Thomas (2.2 mi), Newport (2.3 mi), Cincinnati, OH (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023