Dayton

Town in Rockingham County, Virginia

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Dayton is a town in Rockingham County, Virginia, with 1,688 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,204 ft (367 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belmont Estates, 2.2 miles NE.

About Dayton

Dayton is a town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States. The population is 1,688 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Harrisonburg metropolitan area.

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Median household income
$75,769
Median home value
$346,600
Median rent
$1,074/mo
Median age
37.1
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Dayton, VA population

Dayton had 1,688 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,688
Density1,639 per sq mi (633 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dayton at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyRockingham County
TypeTown
Population1,688 (2020)
Land area1.03 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Coordinates38.4173° N, 78.9411° W
ZIP code22801
Official websitedaytonva.us
Census code (GEOID)5121648

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Dayton

What county is Dayton in?

Dayton is in Rockingham County, Virginia.

What is the population of Dayton, VA?

1,688 people lived in Dayton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dayton, VA?

The ZIP code of Dayton is 22801.

What is the elevation of Dayton?

1,204 feet (367 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dayton?

Belmont Estates (2.2 mi), Bridgewater (2.4 mi), Mount Crawford (3.8 mi), Harrisonburg (3.9 mi), Massanetta Springs (6.2 mi).

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