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Dayton, TN
City in Rhea County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37321.
Population
7,625
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
897
ZIP codes
1
Dayton and its ZIP codes
Dayton at a glance
- Dayton is about 5.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 83rd among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $49,719, 29% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,900 (25% below Tennessee) and median rent is $848 a month.
Local data for Dayton, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dayton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,719
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$214,900
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (828), German Americans (675), Mexican Americans (460).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rhea County. PPP loans are for Dayton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,651
12,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,059
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$231M
FY 2026, $7,035 per person
PPP loans
$25.5M
353 loans, 3,673 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dayton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dayton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
58.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dayton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Dayton
1 in or overlapping Dayton. Population shown
Cities near Dayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GraysvilleTown | 5.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Sale CreekCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 30.1 |
| DecaturTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| PikevilleCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Spring CityTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Flat Top MountainCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 17.3 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| HopewellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.1 |
| Soddy-DaisyCity | 19 mi | 23.2 |
| CalhounTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Mowbray MountainCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 20.2 |
| CharlestonCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| LakesiteCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| AthensCity | 23 mi | 15.6 |
| DunlapCity | 23 mi | 10.8 |
| ClevelandCity | 23 mi | 31.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dayton, TN in?
- Dayton is in Rhea County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Dayton, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dayton include 37321.
- What is the population of Dayton, TN?
- About 7,625 people live in Dayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dayton?
- Nearby places include Graysville (5.3 mi), Sale Creek (8.7 mi), Decatur (12 mi), Pikeville (13 mi), Spring City (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023