Dayton
City in Webster County, Iowa

Dayton is a city in Webster County, Iowa, with 772 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,122 ft (342 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harcourt, 5.3 miles W.
- 772residents (2020 Census)
- 1,122 ftelevation · 342 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 906 / sq mipopulation density
- 50530ZIP code
About Dayton
Dayton is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 772 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Dayton
- Median household income
- $57,500
- Median home value
- $114,800
- Median rent
- $523/mo
- Median age
- 47.6
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Dayton had 772 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 772 |
|---|---|
| Density | 906 per sq mi (350 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dayton at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 772 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.85 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2622° N, 94.0711° W |
| ZIP code | 50530 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1919180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dayton
- Harcourt5.3 mi W
- Boxholm6.4 mi S
- Lehigh6.7 mi N
- Stratford7.4 mi E
- Pilot Mound7.6 mi S
- Fraser10.7 mi SE
- Gowrie11.2 mi W
- Paton11.6 mi SW
- Otho11.8 mi N
- Coalville12.5 mi N
- Callender13.4 mi NW
- Dana13.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dayton
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Webster County, Iowa.
What is the population of Dayton, IA?
772 people lived in Dayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, IA?
The ZIP code of Dayton is 50530.
What is the elevation of Dayton?
1,122 feet (342 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dayton?
Harcourt (5.3 mi), Boxholm (6.4 mi), Lehigh (6.7 mi), Stratford (7.4 mi), Pilot Mound (7.6 mi).
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