City

Clayton, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Delaware

👥9,867Population
💰$96,338Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$335,800Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 21.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Black21.2%
Asian1.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,362 (39.6%)
Some College645 (10.8%)
Associates801 (13.4%)
Bachelors643 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,436 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College10.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,338 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$335,800 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,624/mo
Total Housing Units3,246
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
62%
About Clayton, DE

Clayton is a city in Delaware, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,867 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Clayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,338 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $335,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,624 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.68%).

Clayton, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19938 9,867 $96,338 $335,800 $1,624 2.1% 34.9% 88.5%