City

Clay Center, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Kansas

👥5,536Population
💰$65,072Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$146,900Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black3.2%
Asian0.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,217 (33%)
Some College471 (12.8%)
Associates624 (16.9%)
Bachelors389 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree983 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,072 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$146,900 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$949/mo
Total Housing Units2,741
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Clay Center, KS

Clay Center is a city in Kansas, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,536 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Clay Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,072 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clay Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $949 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clay Center is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.53%).

Clay Center, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Clay Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67432 5,536 $65,072 $146,900 $949 1.1% 37.2% 68.8%