Dayton
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Dayton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 8,138 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Brunswick, 1.0 miles NW.
- 8,138residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 3,380 / sq mipopulation density
- 08810ZIP code
About Dayton
Dayton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the United States. At the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 8,138, up from 7,063 in 2010.
Dayton has a post office with its own ZIP Code (08810) that encompasses the entire CDP, as well as some surrounding areas. The community was named for William L. Dayton, a local attorney who later served in the United States Senate, or for Jonathan Dayton, the youngest person to sign the United States Constitution, who later served as a U.S. senator from New Jersey. The area had been known as "Cross Roads" and was renamed in 1866 to avoid confusion with mail that was sent to another post office that shared the name.
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Living in Dayton
- Median household income
- $151,902
- Median home value
- $496,600
- Median rent
- $2,199/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Dayton had 8,138 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,138 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,380 per sq mi (1,305 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dayton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,138 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.41 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3774° N, 74.5067° W |
| ZIP code | 08810 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3416630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dayton
- South Brunswick1.0 mi NW
- Deans1.8 mi N
- Monmouth Junction2.7 mi W
- Forsgate2.8 mi SE
- Rossmoor3.5 mi SE
- Kendall Park3.8 mi NW
- Heathcote3.9 mi W
- Jamesburg4.0 mi SE
- Princeton Meadows4.2 mi SW
- Helmetta4.4 mi E
- Cranbury4.5 mi S
- Encore at Monroe4.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dayton
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Dayton, NJ?
8,138 people lived in Dayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, NJ?
The ZIP code of Dayton is 08810.
What is the elevation of Dayton?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dayton?
South Brunswick (1.0 mi), Deans (1.8 mi), Monmouth Junction (2.7 mi), Forsgate (2.8 mi), Rossmoor (3.5 mi).
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