County

Clay County, KS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kansas

👥7,953Population
💰$64,606Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$151,980Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Black2.5%
Asian0.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,768 (33.6%)
Some College692 (13.1%)
Associates946 (18%)
Bachelors550 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,301 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College13.1%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,606 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$151,979 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units3,828
Vacant Units294

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Clay County, KS

Clay County is located in Kansas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,953 residents. With a median age of 42.95, it is a middle-aged county.

Clay County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,606 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Clay County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $151,979 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $925. Homeownership rates are high at 73.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clay County are primarily White (90.76%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Clay County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Clay County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
67432 Clay Center 5,536 $65,072 $146,900 $949 1.1% 37.2%
67447 Green 291 $64,766 $160,700 — 0.0% 43.0%
67458 Longford 379 $61,518 $188,200 — 1.4% 15.8%
67468 Morganville 244 $53,750 $60,000 — 0.0% 23.5%
67487 Wakefield 1,503 $65,402 $174,800 $837 1.5% 32.8%

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