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Clay, AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35126.

Population

10,273

Land area

11.3sq mi

People per sq mi

911

ZIP codes

1

Clay and its ZIP codes

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Clay at a glance

  • Clay is about 9.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 70th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • The median household income is $81,920, 28% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,600 (5% above Alabama) and median rent is $2,240 a month.

Local data for Clay, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Clay, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$81,920

Poverty rate

17.3%

Median home value

$220,600

Median rent

$2,240/mo

Homeownership

90.5%

Bachelor's or higher

23.2%

Median age

39.9

Average commute

32.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (661), German Americans (424), Vietnamese Americans (254).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Clay.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,008

368,875 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,312

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.1B

FY 2026, $12,071 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Clay, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.2%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home6.4%

Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Clay, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,330

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,129

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

57.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Clay, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.2%

U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

ZIP codes in Clay

1 in or overlapping Clay. Population shown

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Cities near Clay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TrussvilleCity3.2 mi35.7
Grayson ValleyCensus-designated place4.2 mi1.9
PinsonCity5.8 mi11.9
ArgoCity6 mi10.7
Center PointCity6.1 mi6.2
SpringvilleCity7.6 mi9.6
RemlapCensus-designated place7.8 mi16.3
MargaretCity8.7 mi9.8
OdenvilleCity8.9 mi14
MoodyCity9.2 mi24.5
County LineTown11 mi0.8
GardendaleCity11 mi23
TraffordTown11 mi2.7
LeedsCity12 mi22.8
IrondaleCity12 mi17.3
TarrantCity12 mi6.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Clay, AL in?
Clay is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Clay, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Clay include 35126.
What is the population of Clay, AL?
About 10,273 people live in Clay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Clay?
Nearby places include Trussville (3.2 mi), Grayson Valley (4.2 mi), Pinson (5.8 mi), Argo (6 mi), Center Point (6.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023