Dayton
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia

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.
- 1,688residents (2020 Census)
- 1,204 ftelevation · 367 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 1,639 / sq mipopulation density
- 22801ZIP code
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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Living in Dayton
- Median household income
- $75,769
- Median home value
- $346,600
- Median rent
- $1,074/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Dayton had 1,688 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,688 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,639 per sq mi (633 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dayton at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,688 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4173° N, 78.9411° W |
| ZIP code | 22801 |
| Official website | daytonva.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5121648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dayton
- Belmont Estates2.2 mi NE
- Bridgewater2.4 mi SW
- Mount Crawford3.8 mi S
- Harrisonburg3.9 mi E
- Massanetta Springs6.2 mi E
- Keezletown7.8 mi E
- Linville8.9 mi NE
- Singers Glen9.0 mi N
- Weyers Cave9.6 mi S
- Mount Sidney11.3 mi S
- Port Republic11.5 mi SE
- Massanutten11.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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