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Dayton, NJ

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08810.

Population

7,952

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

3,303

ZIP codes

1

Dayton and its ZIP codes

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Dayton at a glance

  • Dayton is about 2.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $151,902 a year, 47% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $496,600 (9% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,199 a month.

Local data for Dayton, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dayton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$151,902

Poverty rate

2.5%

Median home value

$496,600

Median rent

$2,199/mo

Homeownership

88.0%

Bachelor's or higher

70.5%

Median age

41.8

Average commute

34.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (3,211), Irish Americans (486), Italian Americans (485).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Dayton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$85,564

431,665 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$77,293

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5B

FY 2026, $5,838 per person

Middlesex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dayton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.2%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit4.9%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home22.1%

Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dayton, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,228

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,496

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 21°F

47.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dayton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.5%

U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

7.2%

U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.8%

U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts

ZIP codes in Dayton

1 in or overlapping Dayton. Population shown

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Cities near Dayton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DeansCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.1
Monmouth JunctionCensus-designated place2.4 mi4.4
ForsgateCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.9
HeathcoteCensus-designated place3.3 mi3.1
RossmoorCensus-designated place3.6 mi0.7
Kendall ParkCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.8
Princeton MeadowsCensus-designated place4.1 mi2.5
JamesburgBorough4.1 mi0.9
CranburyCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.2
Encore at MonroeCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.2
HelmettaBorough4.8 mi0.8
WhittinghamCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.7
Franklin ParkCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.6
KingstonCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.9
Plainsboro CenterCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.7
Ten Mile RunCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dayton, NJ in?
Dayton is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Dayton, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Dayton include 08810.
What is the population of Dayton, NJ?
About 7,952 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dayton?
Nearby places include Deans (1.9 mi), Monmouth Junction (2.4 mi), Forsgate (3.3 mi), Heathcote (3.3 mi), Rossmoor (3.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023