City

Clayton, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,143Population
💰$45,665Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$129,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.5%Hispanic: 44.8%Black: 1%Other: 2.2%Race
White48.5%
Hispanic44.8%
Black1.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.8%)
HS Graduate834 (43%)
Some College379 (19.5%)
Associates266 (13.7%)
Bachelors134 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree310 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College19.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,665 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$129,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$655/mo
Total Housing Units1,524
Vacant Units357

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Clayton, NM

Clayton is a city in New Mexico, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,143 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Clayton is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,665 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $655 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.5%.

Clayton, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88415 3,143 $45,665 $129,600 $655 8.1% 22.9% 70.3%