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County ProfileNC

Clay County

Population: 11,089 · 3 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
11,089
People
Median age
55
Housing
Total households
5,081
Income
Median household income
$56,971
Housing
Total housing units
7,497
Employment
Employment rate
44.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
84.1%
County details
Local time 03:02:03(ET)
NameClay
Total ZIP codes3total
ZIP codes (by type)
3 Standard
Area code828
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.0529971, -83.7522638
Land area215 sq miles(556.9 km²)

Map of Clay county, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Clay County, North Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Clay County

Compare the largest cities in Clay County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Brasstown1,3981ZIPs
Warne1,0601ZIPs
Hayesville461$55,6251ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Clay County

Review the most populated postal areas across Clay County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28904Hayesville$56,4809,004
28902Brasstown$88,4561,398
28909Warne$80,8751,060

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS