Clay County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 14 ZIP codes · 11 cities
14
ZIP codes
65,574
population (2021)
+11.1%
pop change since 2010
27027
FIPS code
Clay County ZIP code map
About Clay County
Clay County is located in Minnesota and contains 14 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 65,574 as of 2021,
an increase of
11.1% from 58,999 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clay County is 27027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 65,574 |
| 2010 population | 58,999 |
| Change | +11.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27027 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clay County
ZIP codes for Clay County, MN (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56514 | Barnesville | Clay | View map |
| 56525 | Comstock | Clay | View map |
| 56529 | Dilworth | Clay | View map |
| 56536 | Felton | Clay | View map |
| 56546 | Georgetown | Clay | View map |
| 56547 | Glyndon | Clay | View map |
| 56549 | Hawley | Clay | View map |
| 56552 | Hitterdal | Clay | View map |
| 56560 | Moorhead | Clay | View map |
| 56561 | Moorhead | Clay | View map |
| 56562 | Moorhead | Clay | View map |
| 56563 | Moorhead | Clay | View map |
| 56580 | Sabin | Clay | View map |
| 56585 | Ulen | Clay | View map |
Demographics & statistics
65,578
Population
33.8
Median age
$72,909
Median household income
$36,564
Per capita income
$189,175
Median home value
$551
Median monthly rent
70.3%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
18,452
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,177
Under 5
2,258
2,270
5–9
2,355
2,255
10–14
2,340
2,662
15–19
2,762
3,166
20–24
3,285
4,354
25–34
4,517
4,328
35–44
4,489
3,300
45–54
3,424
1,788
55–59
1,854
1,534
60–64
1,592
2,420
65–74
2,511
1,251
75–84
1,297
682
85+
707
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,193 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 49,385 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 8,868 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Other race
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,354 | 85.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,053 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,991 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,429 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 963 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 827 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 255 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.4%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
12.0%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $72,909 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
23.9%
$300k–$500k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,175 |
| Median rent / month | $551 |
| Owner occupied | 70.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 66.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.0% |
| Electricity | 22.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.4% |
| Fuel oil | 7.3% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 8.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,111 | 45.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,757 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,354 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,391 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,070 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,283 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.2% | 35.1% |
| Married | 48.6% | 46.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
23.8%
Some college, no degree
35.8%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,037 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 765 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 7,408 | 40.4% |
| High school | 3,205 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 7,643 | 29.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Retail trade
10.2%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Construction
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Other services
6.2%
Professional & management
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
15.7%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 24.9% |
| High cholesterol | 24.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 7.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 15.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 58.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 74.6% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,645 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 24.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 31.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 61,143 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 1,281 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 148 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 673 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 232 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 62,394 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 61,932 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 27,149 | 46.3% |
| Foreign born | 462 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,184 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,527 | 51.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 18,690 | 28.5% |
| Italian | 4,368 | 6.7% |
| French | 3,823 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 1,550 | 2.4% |
| English | 810 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 778 | 1.2% |
| German | 485 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 52 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.3% |
| Internet access | 85.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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