City

Clayton, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Barbour County  ·  Alabama

👥4,357Population
💰$57,396Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$75,300Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓15.6%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.1% Female 35.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 49.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White45.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black49.4%
Asian1.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
35%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads15.6% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1%)
HS Graduate1,160 (43.1%)
Some College452 (16.8%)
Associates635 (23.6%)
Bachelors192 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree228 (8.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 23.6%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 8.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College16.8%
Associates23.6%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate8.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,396 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$75,300 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$636/mo
Total Housing Units1,655
Vacant Units406

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Clayton, AL

Clayton is a city in Alabama, located in Barbour County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,357 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Clayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,396 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $636 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is less-educated. 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.4%.

Clayton, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36016 4,357 $57,396 $75,300 $636 2.5% 15.6% 68.7%