City

Clay Center, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Nebraska

👥860Population
💰$81,806Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$154,700Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.1%)
HS Graduate184 (32.3%)
Some College65 (11.4%)
Associates82 (14.4%)
Bachelors111 (19.5%)
Graduate Degree122 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 19.5%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors19.5%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,806 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,700 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$620/mo
Total Housing Units424
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
67%
About Clay Center, NE

Clay Center is a city in Nebraska, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 860 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Clay Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,806 is near the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clay Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $620 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clay Center is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.23%).

Clay Center, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Clay Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68933 860 $81,806 $154,700 $620 0.9% 40.9% 83.8%