City

Clayton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lenawee County  ·  Michigan

👥2,036Population
💰$63,929Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$172,100Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic12.4%
Black0.7%
Asian0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (3.4%)
HS Graduate525 (40.2%)
Some College185 (14.2%)
Associates211 (16.1%)
Bachelors167 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree174 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College14.2%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,929 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$172,100 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,051/mo
Total Housing Units888
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Clayton, MI

Clayton is a city in Michigan, located in Lenawee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,036 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Clayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,929 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,051 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.14%).

Clayton, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49235 2,036 $63,929 $172,100 $1,051 3.6% 26.1% 87.5%