County

Clay County, MN

14 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥66,012Population
💰$77,294Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$254,436Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓52.0%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 5%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.4%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic4.8%
Black5.0%
Asian1.7%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
14%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.46
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads52.0% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma262 (0.7%)
HS Graduate8,206 (21.5%)
Some College3,825 (10%)
Associates5,526 (14.5%)
Bachelors5,560 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree14,838 (38.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 10%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 38.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College10.0%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate38.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,294 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$254,436 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units27,386
Vacant Units1,302

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Clay County, MN

Clay County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 14 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 66,012 residents. With a median age of 34.28, it is a relatively young county.

Clay County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,294 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Clay County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $254,436 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $962. Homeownership rates are high at 66.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clay County are primarily White (84.34%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Clay County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 14 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
56514 Barnesville 4,055 $88,690 $233,600 $868 1.4% 53.9%
56525 Comstock 76 $88,750 $165,600 8.1% 49.1%
56529 Dilworth 4,664 $89,577 $268,100 $1,053 1.0% 48.9%
56536 Felton 491 $79,375 $194,200 $611 7.5% 38.1%
56546 Georgetown 222 $82,917 $230,000 7.1% 41.2%
56547 Glyndon 2,879 $95,750 $279,400 $638 2.4% 47.5%
56549 Hawley 4,656 $100,326 $317,500 $750 2.0% 52.4%
56552 Hitterdal 560 $51,964 $167,400 5.2% 34.3%
56560 Moorhead 44,156 $71,114 $248,900 $1,019 4.3% 55.3%
56580 Sabin 1,330 $101,477 $268,200 $780 1.2% 52.7%
56585 Ulen 1,067 $65,972 $228,100 $757 3.5% 41.2%