Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,784 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 44,244 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 21,335 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 26,501 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 16,220 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 62,471 (36.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,483 ▲ 19% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $260,492 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,255/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 109,430 |
| Vacant Units | 5,809 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Clay County is located in Missouri and encompasses 22 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 262,746 residents. With a median age of 37.86, it is a relatively young county.
Clay County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $90,482 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Clay County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $260,492 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,255. Homeownership rates are high at 70.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Clay County are primarily White (78.14%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Clay County, MO is a middle-income area in Missouri. The 22 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64024 | Excelsior Springs | 15,587 | $80,781 | $185,200 | $916 | 3.1% | 23.0% |
| 64048 | Holt | 4,372 | $101,193 | $300,400 | $980 | 2.2% | 37.7% |
| 64116 | Kansas City | 17,535 | $63,352 | $226,600 | $1,252 | 5.6% | 50.9% |
| 64117 | Kansas City | 14,800 | $59,219 | $173,500 | $1,034 | 4.5% | 31.5% |
| 64118 | Kansas City | 42,213 | $70,290 | $206,200 | $1,122 | 4.5% | 40.1% |
| 64119 | Kansas City | 32,615 | $79,871 | $216,300 | $1,259 | 4.7% | 41.3% |
| 64155 | Kansas City | 28,754 | $96,909 | $284,500 | $1,338 | 4.0% | 53.0% |
| 64156 | Kansas City | 7,977 | $128,672 | $395,000 | $1,464 | 1.8% | 57.9% |
| 64157 | Kansas City | 22,429 | $137,681 | $360,800 | $1,970 | 2.6% | 62.6% |
| 64158 | Kansas City | 7,267 | $95,781 | $352,300 | $1,472 | 4.4% | 52.2% |
| 64161 | Kansas City | 360 | $62,250 | $136,700 | $1,411 | 6.3% | 23.8% |
| 64165 | Kansas City | 223 | $166,576 | — | — | 11.6% | 57.5% |
| 64166 | Kansas City | 273 | $148,636 | $425,600 | — | 0.0% | 44.0% |
| 64167 | Kansas City | 267 | $199,338 | $371,900 | — | 0.0% | 49.2% |
| 64060 | Kearney | 16,291 | $107,626 | $322,100 | $1,096 | 3.8% | 48.4% |
| 64068 | Liberty | 37,466 | $95,425 | $268,200 | $1,172 | 3.7% | 48.2% |
| 64072 | Missouri City | 257 | $50,909 | $82,900 | $1,045 | 5.2% | 14.8% |
| 64089 | Smithville | 14,060 | $101,063 | $307,200 | $1,212 | 0.6% | 47.6% |