Clay County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
7,555
population (2021)
-3.9%
pop change since 2010
47027
FIPS code
Clay County ZIP code map
About Clay County
Clay County is located in Tennessee and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,555 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.9% from 7,861 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clay County is 47027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,555 |
| 2010 population | 7,861 |
| Change | -3.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47027 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clay County
ZIP codes for Clay County, TN (2)
Demographics & statistics
5,057
Population
44.4
Median age
$39,218
Median household income
$19,349
Per capita income
$131,150
Median home value
$265
Median monthly rent
77.0%
Home ownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
2,184
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
95
Under 5
115
98
5–9
119
217
10–14
262
185
15–19
222
68
20–24
82
169
25–34
204
338
35–44
408
284
45–54
343
175
55–59
210
156
60–64
187
285
65–74
343
188
75–84
226
35
85+
43
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,206 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 3,851 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,120 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 44.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
3.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,636 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 169 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 162 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 1% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
7.7%
$15k–$25k
13.2%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
0.1%
$200k+
0.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.1% |
| $200k+ | 0.3% |
| Median income | $39,218 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.4%
$50k–$100k
21.3%
$100k–$150k
26.9%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
9.3%
$300k–$500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,150 |
| Median rent / month | $265 |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 18.2% |
| Single-family detached | 65.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.0% |
| Mobile homes | 26.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 28.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.3% |
| Electricity | 82.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Wood | 8.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,043 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 111 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 381 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 495 | 21.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 597 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 781 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 12.4% | 20.9% |
| Married | 59.6% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.7%
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
HS graduate
49.3%
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 25 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 39 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 498 | 35.1% |
| High school | 406 | 50.9% |
| College / grad school | 108 | 8.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Construction
13.1%
Retail trade
12.5%
Public administration
10.6%
Professional & management
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Transportation & utilities
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.2% |
| Government | 25.3% |
| Self-employed | 12.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.8% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
Poverty
All people
19.4%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
20.8%
Married-couple families
11.5%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.9% |
| High cholesterol | 40.0% |
| Heart disease | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 36.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.5% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.7% |
| No physical activity | 32.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 16.0% |
| No health insurance | 19.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 47.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 24.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 253 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 32.1% |
| 65 and over | 40.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.5% |
| Public insurance | 55.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,847 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 194 | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 190 | 9.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,834 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 4,822 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,961 | 56.3% |
| Foreign born | 12 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 223 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 89 | 39.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,479 | 29.2% |
| Italian | 454 | 9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 289 | 5.7% |
| Polish | 27 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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