City

Clayton, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,188Population
💰$64,145Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$235,300Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.9%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate651 (46.5%)
Some College165 (11.8%)
Associates173 (12.3%)
Bachelors196 (14%)
Graduate Degree209 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,145 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$235,300 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units1,058
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Clayton, WI

Clayton is a city in Wisconsin, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,188 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Clayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,145 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.92%).

Clayton, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54004 2,188 $64,145 $235,300 $833 2.9% 28.9% 87.3%