City

Clay, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Onondaga County  ·  New York

👥12,094Population
💰$108,491Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$199,200Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 3%Asian: 2.8%Other: 8.7%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic2.4%
Black3.0%
Asian2.8%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (1%)
HS Graduate2,004 (24.2%)
Some College679 (8.2%)
Associates947 (11.4%)
Bachelors1,496 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree3,069 (37.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 37.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College8.2%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate37.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,491 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value$199,200 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,479/mo
Total Housing Units4,686
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Clay, NY

Clay is a city in New York, located in Onondaga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,094 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Clay is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,491 is above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Clay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,479 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clay is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.17%).

Clay, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Clay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13041 12,094 $108,491 $199,200 $1,479 5.6% 55.1% 89.4%