City

Clay Center, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Ottawa County  ·  Ohio

👥365Population
💰$64,500Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$120,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓9.1%College Grads▼ 77% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.6%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
17%
18–24
17%
25–44
33%
45–64
17%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads9.1% ▼ 77% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.9%)
HS Graduate166 (71.9%)
Some College7 (3%)
Associates35 (15.2%)
Bachelors12 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree9 (3.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 71.9%Some College: 3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 3.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad71.9%
Some College3.0%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate3.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,500 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$120,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$631/mo
Total Housing Units136
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
73%
About Clay Center, OH

Clay Center is a city in Ohio, located in Ottawa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 365 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Clay Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,500 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Clay Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $631 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clay Center is less-educated. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.97%).

Clay Center, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Clay Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43408 365 $64,500 $120,700 $631 7.4% 9.1% 85.3%