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Dayton ZIP Code List — Montgomery County, OH

There are 43 unique ZIP codes in Dayton, Ohio. Area code: 326/937.
43
ZIP codes
263.25
sq mi land
2.37
sq mi water
326/937
area code
Dayton, OH ZIP code map

About Dayton, OH

Dayton, Ohio, is a vibrant city located in the southwestern part of the state. It is best known for its rich history in aviation, being the birthplace of the Wright brothers, and also for its thriving arts scene and community spirit. With a mix of urban landscapes and suburban neighborhoods, Dayton offers a unique blend of cultural, recreational, and retail experiences.

Location & geography

Situated in Montgomery County, Dayton covers an area of 239.62 square miles, with a small water area of 2.38 square miles. The city is characterized by its flat terrain, making it easy for development, and is located approximately 50 miles west of Columbus and about 40 miles north of Cincinnati. Notable local features include the Great Miami River, which runs through the city, providing picturesque views and recreational opportunities.

Community & economy

The Dayton community is known for its friendly and diverse atmosphere, with a mix of urban and suburban living. While the exact population size is not specified, it encompasses a wide range of residential neighborhoods, each with its own character and amenities. The dominant industries in the area include aerospace, healthcare, and education, which contribute to the everyday life and economic stability of residents.

Transportation

Dayton is accessible via major highways including Interstate 75 and Interstate 70, which facilitate travel to other cities in Ohio and beyond. The city is served by the Dayton International Airport, located just a short drive away, providing both domestic and limited international flights. Additionally, regional public transit options connect various neighborhoods, making it convenient for residents to navigate the city without a car.

History

Dayton has a storied history that dates back to its founding in the early 1800s, primarily driven by its strategic location along the Great Miami River and its role in the transportation of goods. The city gained national recognition in the early 20th century as a hub for aviation innovation, being the home of the Wright brothers and later several major aerospace companies. Over the years, Dayton has evolved, embracing both its industrial roots and modern advancements.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Dayton is that it is often referred to as the 'Gem City' due to its early reputation for being a center of commerce and innovation. Additionally, the city was one of the first in the country to implement street lighting, showcasing its progressive approach to urban living.

ZIP codes for Dayton, OH (43)
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45401 Dayton Montgomery View map
45402 Dayton Montgomery View map
45403 Dayton Montgomery View map
45404 Dayton Montgomery View map
45405 Dayton Montgomery View map
45406 Dayton Montgomery View map
45409 Dayton Montgomery View map
45410 Dayton Montgomery View map
45412 Dayton Montgomery View map
45413 Dayton Montgomery View map
45414 Dayton Montgomery View map
45415 Dayton Montgomery View map
45416 Dayton Montgomery View map
45417 Dayton Montgomery View map
45419 Dayton Montgomery View map
45420 Dayton Montgomery View map
45422 Dayton Montgomery View map
45423 Dayton Montgomery View map
45424 Dayton Montgomery View map
45426 Dayton Montgomery View map
45428 Dayton Montgomery View map
45429 Dayton Montgomery View map
45430 Dayton Montgomery View map
45431 Dayton Greene View map
45432 Dayton Greene View map
45433 Dayton Greene View map
45434 Dayton Greene View map
45435 Dayton Greene View map
45437 Dayton Montgomery View map
45439 Dayton Montgomery View map
45440 Dayton Montgomery View map
45441 Dayton Montgomery View map
45448 Dayton Montgomery View map
45449 Dayton Montgomery View map
45458 Dayton Montgomery View map
45459 Dayton Montgomery View map
45469 Dayton Montgomery View map
45470 Dayton Montgomery View map
45475 Dayton Montgomery View map
45479 Dayton Montgomery View map
45481 Dayton Montgomery View map
45482 Dayton Montgomery View map
45490 Dayton Montgomery View map

Demographics & statistics

485,808
Population
39.3
Median age
$67,948
Median household income
$37,433
Per capita income
$147,608
Median home value
$979
Median monthly rent
58.5%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
150,522
Housing units
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14,040
Under 5
14,590
14,137
5–9
14,691
14,925
10–14
15,510
15,670
15–19
16,283
16,176
20–24
16,809
33,043
25–34
34,337
28,676
35–44
29,800
27,624
45–54
28,707
15,828
55–59
16,448
15,530
60–64
16,138
24,721
65–74
25,690
12,700
75–84
13,198
5,167
85+
5,370
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Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18106,31822.0%
18 and over379,49078.0%
65 and over86,84616.8%
Median age39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.3%
Black or African American 21.1%
Two or more races 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Asian 2.5%
Other race 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White331,95866.3%
Black or African American105,55721.1%
Two or more races28,1165.6%
Hispanic or Latino14,8083%
Asian12,5332.5%
Other race6,7101.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native7660.2%

Household income

Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 5.6%
$15k–$25k 8.6%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 12.6%
$50k–$75k 16.8%
$75k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 14.9%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
$200k+ 7.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k5.6%
$15k–$25k8.6%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k12.6%
$50k–$75k16.8%
$75k–$100k12.8%
$100k–$150k14.9%
$150k–$200k6.5%
$200k+7.4%
Median income$67,948

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%
$50k–$100k 22.7%
$100k–$150k 17.0%
$150k–$200k 14.7%
$200k–$300k 17.9%
$300k–$500k 10.4%
$500k–$1M 2.2%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$147,608
Median rent / month$979
Owner occupied58.5%
Renter occupied41.5%
Vacant10.2%
Single-family detached67.0%
Large apartment buildings5.7%
Mobile homes0.9%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.45

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20192.7%
2000–20096.4%
1990–19996.3%
1980–19897.5%
1970–197915.9%
1960–196915.8%
1950–195919.5%
1940–19498.8%
1939 or earlier16.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom10.2%
2 bedrooms25.4%
3 bedrooms41.8%
4 bedrooms17.8%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.5%
1 vehicle36.1%
2 vehicles35.5%
3 or more19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas67.9%
Electricity29.0%
Propane / LP gas1.5%
Fuel oil0.7%
Wood0.2%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family80,42138.5%
Cohabiting couple15,9907.9%
Male householder, no spouse43,57321.7%
Female householder, no spouse66,58031.9%
Households with children under 1855,88628.0%
Households with seniors (65+)63,55829.0%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.2%35.0%
Married42.3%39.2%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed3.2%8.6%
Divorced11.4%14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 25.3%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 18.6%
Graduate / professional 13.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.7%
Bachelor's or higher32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6,9295.6%
Kindergarten6,4326.1%
Elementary school46,19140.3%
High school23,90521.3%
College / grad school36,09626.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%
Manufacturing 13.2%
Professional & management 11.9%
Retail trade 10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.9%
Public administration 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Construction 4.5%
Other services 3.9%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Information 1.6%
Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.9%
Service17.9%
Sales & office19.7%
Natural resources & construction5.6%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.2%
Government14.9%
Self-employed4.8%
Unpaid family workers0.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.3%
Carpool9.2%
Public transit3.0%
Walk2.8%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)21.2

Poverty

All people 17.0%
Under 18 years 23.6%
18 and over 15.0%
Married-couple families 4.3%
Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.5%
Retirement income26.1%
Supplemental Security6.3%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP14.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure36.1%
High cholesterol31.3%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.4%
Fair or poor health18.2%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health11.6%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.6%
Visited dentist59.9%
Cholesterol screening88.0%
Teeth loss17.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans34,7859.6%
Disability%
Any disability15.2%
Under 185.3%
18–64 years13.7%
65 and over37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.3%
Public insurance41.2%
Uninsured under 194.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only457,17894.0%
Spanish11,8582.4%
Other Indo-European3,8890.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander2,0150.4%
Other languages3,4930.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)459,58295.0%
Born in same state453,07193.9%
Born in different state329,69567.7%
Foreign born6,5111.2%
Naturalized citizen26,2265.0%
Not a US citizen14,41454.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian54,57811.2%
French48,35110%
Arab25,2495.2%
English5,4051.1%
Irish3,6780.8%
AncestryCount%
Polish2,6090.5%
Norwegian1,1920.2%
German1,0670.2%
Dutch8570.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.6%
Internet access93.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes does Dayton, OH have?
Dayton, OH has 39 ZIP codes: 45402, 45403, 45404, 45405, 45406, 45409, 45409, 45410, 45412, 45414, 45415, 45415, 45416, 45417, 45419, 45419, 45420, 45422, 45423, 45424, 45426, 45429, 45430, 45431, 45432, 45433, 45434, 45435, 45439, 45440, 45448, 45449, 45458, 45459, 45469, 45470, 45479, 45481, 45482. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.
What is the main ZIP code for Dayton, OH?
The primary ZIP code for Dayton, OH is 45431. The city uses area code 326 or 937 or 937 or 740 for phone service.
What county is Dayton, OH in?
Dayton is located in Greene County, Ohio.
How many ZIP codes are in Dayton, OH?
Dayton, OH has 39 ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes cover downtown Dayton and the Miami Valley Center area?
Downtown Dayton and the Miami Valley Center area are primarily served by ZIP codes 45402 and 45403, which form the core central business district of the city.
Which ZIP codes are associated with the University of Dayton campus and surrounding neighborhoods?
The University of Dayton campus and its surrounding residential neighborhoods are located in ZIP code 45469, in the southern part of the city.
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