City

Clayton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Illinois

👥1,393Population
💰$73,218Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$101,100Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.1% Female 36.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 4.5%Other: 0.7%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black4.5%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1%)
HS Graduate374 (42.3%)
Some College155 (17.5%)
Associates135 (15.3%)
Bachelors113 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree99 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College17.5%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,218 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$101,100 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units565
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Clayton, IL

Clayton is a city in Illinois, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,393 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Clayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,218 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well 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 $101,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.33%).

Clayton, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62324 1,393 $73,218 $101,100 $828 2.0% 24.0% 78.5%