Dayton
Census-designated place in LaSalle County, Illinois

Dayton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in LaSalle County, Illinois, with 528 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ottawa, 2.9 miles SW.
- 528residents (2020 Census)
- 564 ftelevation · 172 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 287 / sq mipopulation density
- 61350ZIP code
About Dayton
Dayton is a census-designated place in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The community was built along the Fox River a few miles north of Ottawa. As of the 2020 Census, its population was 528.
A large share of the early settlers being natives of Dayton, Ohio caused the name to be selected.
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Living in Dayton
- Median household income
- $73,750
- Median home value
- $271,000
- Median age
- 55.5
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Dayton had 528 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 528 |
|---|---|
| Density | 287 per sq mi (111 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dayton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | LaSalle County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 528 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3915° N, 88.7992° W |
| ZIP code | 61350 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1718771 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dayton
- Ottawa2.9 mi SW
- Wedron3.5 mi N
- Naplate5.9 mi SW
- Serena7.5 mi NE
- Marseilles8.1 mi SE
- Harding9.1 mi N
- Grand Ridge10.9 mi S
- Seneca11.3 mi SE
- Sheridan11.3 mi NE
- North Utica11.7 mi W
- Triumph13.6 mi NW
- Earlville15.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dayton
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the population of Dayton, IL?
528 people lived in Dayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, IL?
The ZIP code of Dayton is 61350.
What is the elevation of Dayton?
564 feet (172 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dayton?
Ottawa (2.9 mi), Wedron (3.5 mi), Naplate (5.9 mi), Serena (7.5 mi), Marseilles (8.1 mi).
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