City

Clay, WV

1 ZIP code · Clay County · West Virginia

👥1,446Population

🎂32.8Median Age

🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg

📊19.6%Unemployment▲ 301% above avg

People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)

♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White99.2%

Hispanic0.3%

Black0.1%

Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5

5–17

32%

18–24

25–44

39%

45–64

14%

65+

Key Indicators

Median Age	32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size	3.10
Below Poverty	49.2% ▲ 392% above avg
College Grads	36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment	19.6% ▲ 301% above avg
No HS Diploma	2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate	351 (48.3%)
Some College	68 (9.4%)
Associates	42 (5.8%)
Bachelors	126 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree	138 (19%)

Education

No HS0.3%

HS Grad48.3%

Some College9.4%

Associates5.8%

Bachelors17.3%

Graduate19.0%

Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner52.9%

Renter47.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k

30%

$50k–$100k

23%

$100k–$150k

$150k–$200k

$200k–$300k

32%

Over $500k

Financials

Median Rent	$667/mo
Total Housing Units	713
Vacant Units	250

Income Distribution

Under $25k

47%

$25k–$50k

$50k–$75k

21%

$75k–$100k

15%

$100k–$150k

Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone

99%

Work From Home

Commute Time

Under 15 min

10%

15–30 min

64%

30–45 min

Over 45 min

23%

Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940

1940s–1950s

1960s–1970s

12%

1980s–1990s

28%

2000+

54%

About Clay, WV

Clay is a city in West Virginia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,446 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.8 years.

The population of Clay is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.17%).

Clay, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Clay

ZIP	Population	Median Income	Median Home	Median Rent	Unemp.	College	Owner Occ.

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