Dayton
Census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada
Dayton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lyon County, Nevada, with 15,153 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,396 ft (1,340 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Silver City, 4.9 miles W.
- 15,153residents (2020 Census)
- 4,396 ftelevation · 1,340 m
- 34.9 sq miland area · 90.4 km²
- 434 / sq mipopulation density
- 89428ZIP code
About Dayton
Dayton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. The population was 15,153 at the 2020 census. Dayton is the second-oldest Nevada settlement, after Genoa, and is home to the oldest hotel in the state.
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Living in Dayton
- Median household income
- $102,819
- Median home value
- $433,200
- Median rent
- $1,521/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Dayton had 15,153 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,153 |
|---|---|
| Density | 434 per sq mi (168 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dayton at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15,153 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.90 sq mi (90.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,396 ft (1,340 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2716° N, 119.5449° W |
| ZIP code | 89428 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3217500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dayton
- Silver City4.9 mi W
- Virginia City6.1 mi NW
- Stagecoach10.8 mi NE
- Washoe Valley12.5 mi W
- Carson City13.6 mi SW
- Johnson Lane17.1 mi SW
- Indian Hills18.4 mi SW
- Silver Springs19.3 mi NE
- Incline Village21.5 mi W
- Fish Springs22.7 mi S
- Sparks22.8 mi NW
- Genoa22.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dayton
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the population of Dayton, NV?
15,153 people lived in Dayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, NV?
The ZIP code of Dayton is 89428.
What is the elevation of Dayton?
4,396 feet (1,340 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dayton?
Silver City (4.9 mi), Virginia City (6.1 mi), Stagecoach (10.8 mi), Washoe Valley (12.5 mi), Carson City (13.6 mi).
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