City

Clayton, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  New York

👥4,438Population
💰$79,167Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$224,000Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 6.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.9%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Black6.4%
Asian0.9%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate788 (26.1%)
Some College345 (11.4%)
Associates447 (14.8%)
Bachelors384 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree1,047 (34.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 34.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate34.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,167 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$224,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$982/mo
Total Housing Units3,431
Vacant Units1,575

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
65%
About Clayton, NY

Clayton is a city in New York, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,438 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Clayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,167 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $982 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13624 4,438 $79,167 $224,000 $982 4.5% 47.5% 65.8%