Clay County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
13,143
population (2021)
-4.9%
pop change since 2010
17025
FIPS code
Clay County ZIP code map
About Clay County
Clay County is located in Illinois and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,143 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.9% from 13,815 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clay County is 17025.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,143 |
| 2010 population | 13,815 |
| Change | -4.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17025 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clay County
ZIP codes for Clay County, IL (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62434 | Ingraham | Clay | View map |
| 62824 | Clay City | Clay | View map |
| 62839 | Flora | Clay | View map |
| 62858 | Louisville | Clay | View map |
| 62879 | Sailor Springs | Clay | View map |
| 62899 | Xenia | Clay | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,166
Population
40.9
Median age
$57,513
Median household income
$31,739
Per capita income
$110,950
Median home value
$628
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
4,606
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
396
Under 5
421
443
5–9
471
442
10–14
469
394
15–19
418
334
20–24
354
764
25–34
812
741
35–44
787
746
45–54
792
468
55–59
497
407
60–64
432
712
65–74
755
329
75–84
350
210
85+
222
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,170 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 9,996 | 74.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,578 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,569 | 95.3% |
| Two or more races | 393 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $57,513 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.2%
$50k–$100k
27.1%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
13.9%
$200k–$300k
11.4%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,950 |
| Median rent / month | $628 |
| Owner occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 74.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 17.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.1% |
| Electricity | 23.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.4% |
| Wood | 11.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,492 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 560 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 947 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,335 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,550 | 32.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,914 | 34.8% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.7% | 25.9% |
| Married | 52.1% | 49.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
38.5%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 210 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 245 | 8.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,442 | 47.4% |
| High school | 655 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 507 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Manufacturing
21.0%
Retail trade
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.5%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Professional & management
3.5%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
31.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 803 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 42.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.3% |
| Public insurance | 44.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,349 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 171 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 106 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 22 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,109 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 13,000 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 11,210 | 84.2% |
| Foreign born | 109 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 57 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 35 | 33.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,474 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 1,398 | 10.6% |
| French | 1,057 | 8% |
| English | 84 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 67 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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