City

Clayton, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Gloucester County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,395Population
💰$88,448Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$248,000Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 21.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic9.5%
Black21.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,096 (37.4%)
Some College765 (13.6%)
Associates1,000 (17.8%)
Bachelors489 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,242 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College13.6%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,448 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$248,000 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,204/mo
Total Housing Units3,558
Vacant Units339

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Clayton, NJ

Clayton is a city in New Jersey, located in Gloucester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,395 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Clayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,448 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,204 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.32%).

Clayton, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08312 8,395 $88,448 $248,000 $1,204 7.0% 30.9% 73.3%