County

Clay County, NE

11 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥6,586Population
💰$76,029Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$156,344Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic10.2%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,535 (34.6%)
Some College549 (12.4%)
Associates661 (14.9%)
Bachelors606 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree1,033 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College12.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,029 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$156,343 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units3,082
Vacant Units350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Clay County, NE

Clay County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,586 residents. With a median age of 41.88, it is a middle-aged county.

Clay County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,029 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Clay County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $156,343 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $786. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clay County are primarily White (88.52%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Clay County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 11 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
68933 Clay Center 860 $81,806 $154,700 $620 0.9% 40.9%
68935 Edgar 772 $59,107 $95,000 $571 1.2% 35.6%
68938 Fairfield 455 $69,821 $183,400 $645 1.4% 31.4%
68941 Glenvil 829 $70,000 $221,200 $908 3.6% 31.3%
68944 Harvard 1,230 $70,833 $123,900 $737 0.7% 31.3%
68452 Ong 88 $60,357 $150,000 6.3% 37.1%
68975 Saronville 86 $61,389 $115,900 0.0% 61.2%
68979 Sutton 1,645 $84,265 $156,300 $843 0.6% 41.7%
68980 Trumbull 452 $101,250 $189,400 $1,325 3.5% 47.3%