City

Clayton, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rabun County  ·  Georgia

👥7,265Population
💰$58,374Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$267,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,573 (31.5%)
Some College753 (15.1%)
Associates804 (16.1%)
Bachelors379 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,442 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College15.1%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,374 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$267,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$910/mo
Total Housing Units4,762
Vacant Units1,721

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Clayton, GA

Clayton is a city in Georgia, located in Rabun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,265 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Clayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,374 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $910 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.78%).

Clayton, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30525 7,265 $58,374 $267,100 $910 1.8% 36.5% 77.7%