City

Clay City, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Powell County  ·  Kentucky

👥6,156Population
💰$38,081Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$148,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty22.7% ▲ 127% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,255 (39.2%)
Some College647 (20.2%)
Associates365 (11.4%)
Bachelors310 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree579 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College20.2%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,081 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$148,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units2,748
Vacant Units470

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Clay City, KY

Clay City is a city in Kentucky, located in Powell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,156 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Clay City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,081 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clay City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $710 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clay City is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.85%).

Clay City, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Clay City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40312 6,156 $38,081 $148,300 $710 3.3% 27.8% 66.2%