City

Clayton, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hendricks County  ·  Indiana

👥4,340Population
💰$77,480Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$248,300Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Black1.5%
Asian0.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,106 (38.4%)
Some College451 (15.7%)
Associates318 (11%)
Bachelors308 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree677 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College15.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,480 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$248,300 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$987/mo
Total Housing Units2,026
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Clayton, IN

Clayton is a city in Indiana, located in Hendricks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,340 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Clayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,480 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $987 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.34%).

Clayton, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46118 4,340 $77,480 $248,300 $987 1.5% 34.2% 83.0%