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Dayton, NV
Census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89403, 89428.
Population
15,781
Land area
34.9sq mi
People per sq mi
452
ZIP codes
2
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 16 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 123 cities and towns in Nevada.
- The median household income is $102,819, 31% above the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $433,200 and median rent is $1,521 a month.
Local data for Dayton, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,819
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$433,200
Median rent
$1,521/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,386), German Americans (2,385), Irish Americans (1,780).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,470
13,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,262
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$521M
FY 2026, $8,796 per person
How people get to work
Dayton, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,632
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
325
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 27°F
11.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Dayton
2 in or overlapping Dayton. Population shown
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver CityCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| Virginia CityCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Carson City | 11 mi | 144.5 |
| Washoe ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| StagecoachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| Johnson LaneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 21.9 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 14.6 |
| Silver SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 71.6 |
| Incline VillageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 21.5 |
| Fish SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.2 |
| GenoaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.2 |
| GlenbrookCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| East ValleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9.8 |
| MindenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| Crystal BayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| Logan CreekCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, NV in?
- Dayton is in Lyon County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Dayton, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dayton include 89403, 89428.
- What is the population of Dayton, NV?
- About 15,781 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Silver City (4.1 mi), Virginia City (5.7 mi), Carson City (11 mi), Washoe Valley (12 mi), Stagecoach (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023