Clayton, NJ ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
08312	Standard	8,465	100.00%

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Population & Demographics

Clayton, NJ has 8,395 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.1%) and 35-39 (5.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 9.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.5% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	8,465
Total Households:	3,120
Total Housing Units:	3,310
Average Household Size:	2.71
Average Family Size:	3.18

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	8,807
Total Households:	3,229
Total Housing Units:	3,433
Average Household Size:	2.73
Average Family Size:	3.17

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,993	8,003	7,787	7,896	8,068	8,160	8,095	8,261	8,366	7,933	8,310	8,460	8,395
Decennial Census	7,875	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	8,465	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 40.1

Male Median Age: 38.8

Female Median Age: 41.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	239	275	309	304	272	245	214	244	222	276	256	295	247	231	220	127	41	50
Female	232	279	282	287	251	263	266	264	284	270	282	305	315	317	212	130	70	89
Total	471	554	591	591	523	508	480	508	506	546	538	600	562	548	432	257	111	139

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	5,476	65.15%
Black:	1,623	19.31%
Hispanic:*	794	9.45%
Asian:	178	2.12%
American Indian:	33	0.39%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	300	3.57%
Total:	8,405	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	4,067	48.04%	38.8 years
Females:	4,398	51.96%	41.3 years
Total:	8,465	100%	40.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	4,267	48.45%	38.5 years
Females:	4,540	51.55%	41.2 years
Total:	8,807	100%	39.9 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	7,752	92.34%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	336	4.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	240	2.86%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	67	3.66%
Total Population:	8,395	100%
Total Native Population:	8,088	96.34%
Total Foreign-born Population:	307	3.66%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Clayton, NJ have an average household income of $88,448 (lower than the State by 12.5%, and higher than the Nation by 12.6%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($108,695 vs $26,250). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$71,581	$73,550	$62,980	$63,417	$62,835	$63,550	$63,698	$65,163	$68,398	$85,250	$89,973	$88,963	$88,448
Median Family Income	$73,472	$75,116	$64,375	$72,679	$73,699	$80,578	$81,609	$95,386	$98,164	$103,613	$104,602	$108,667	$108,695
Median NonFamily Income	$50,000	$50,813	$39,113	$35,694	$27,070	$36,197	$35,914	$36,630	$37,143	$37,035	$27,656	$31,500	$26,250
Median Male Income	$54,615	$56,923	$57,000	$72,319	$72,130	$71,887	$71,105	$73,507	$66,083	$76,020	$79,750	$72,762	$71,422
Median Female Income	$43,703	$45,405	$44,492	$44,190	$46,022	$42,019	$43,370	$41,897	$38,519	$40,403	$38,654	$42,458	$63,405

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Clayton, NJ: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	3,711	54.60%
Unemployed:	280	4.12%
Not In Labor Force:	2,806	41.28%
Total:	6,797	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,492	40.20%
Service:	578	15.58%
Sales and Office:	730	19.67%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	455	12.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	456	12.29%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,711	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Clayton, NJ, the median home value is $248,000 - much lower than the State by 42.0%, and up $35,000 (16.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,204 per month - much lower than the State by 27.2%, and up $241 (25.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Clayton pay $1,000-$1,499 (49.8%). About 22.0% pay under $1,000 and 20.1% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.4% (78.8% have a mortgage) and renters make up 25.6% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$202,800	$199,200	$183,500	$182,600	$177,500	$180,000	$189,600	$199,600	$199,400	$213,000	$211,000	$233,500	$248,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	71	8.27%
$500 to $999:	113	13.15%
$1,000 to $1,499:	416	48.43%
$1,500 to $1,999:	67	7.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:	123	14.32%
$2,500 to $2,999:	10	1.16%
$3,000 or more:	35	4.07%
No Rent:	24	2.79%
Total:	859	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,071	$1,141	$1,030	$1,087	$1,028	$1,104	$1,118	$1,186	$1,033	$963	$1,150	$1,180	$1,204

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,846	57.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	514	15.97%
Renter Occupied:	859	26.69%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,219	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,219	90.47%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	339	9.53%
Total Housing Units:	3,558	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

21.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (42.9%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 92.8%, which is slightly above the state rate (90.7%). The share of people in poverty is 3.0%, which is below the state rate (7.0%) and below the national rate (8.7%), down 7.1 percentage points since 2011 and down 2.0 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	85	1.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	346	5.84%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,386	40.28%
Some college, no degree:	1,333	22.50%
Associate's degree:	489	8.25%
Bachelor's degree:	797	13.45%
Graduate or professional degree:	488	8.24%
Total:	5,924	100%
High school graduate or higher:	5,493	92.72%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,285	21.69%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,007	57.29%
Public Insurance:	4,214	40.19%
No Insurance:	264	2.52%
Total:	10,485	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,221	97.48%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.1%	7.8%	9.0%	7.6%	6.9%	8.1%	7.3%	4.1%	5.0%	4.0%	2.8%	2.7%	3.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	83	3.68%
Kindergarten:	89	3.95%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	960	42.55%
High school (grades 9-12):	432	19.15%
College or graduate school:	692	30.67%
Total:	2,256	100%
Early Childhood:	172	7.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,481	65.65%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	08312 (Standard)
County:	Gloucester County, NJ
Area Codes:	640,856
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	8,807 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD [Learn More]
Coordinates:	39.6624, -75.0888
Land Area:	5.51 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/nj-clayton.asp

Private Insurance:	6,350	57.95%
Public Insurance:	4,343	39.64%
No Insurance:	264	2.41%
Total:	10,957	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,693	97.59%

# Residential Mailboxes:	3,249Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	111Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,517Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,812Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	142Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	94Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$9,668,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$42,107,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	900Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census
CBSA Number:	37980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	6,241,882Source: Census
MSA:	Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSASource: Census

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Clayton, NJ

08312 is the only ZIP Code for Clayton, NJ

Clayton, NJ has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Clayton, NJ

Sources & References

White:	5,635	64.50%
Black:	1,735	19.86%
Hispanic:*	833	9.53%
Asian:	180	2.06%
American Indian:	34	0.39%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	319	3.65%
Total:	8,737	100%

Native, born in the United States:	8,224	92.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	336	3.79%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	240	2.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	67	3.46%
Total Population:	8,867	100%
Total Native Population:	8,560	96.54%
Total Foreign-born Population:	307	3.46%

Employed:	3,966	56.03%
Unemployed:	280	3.96%
Not In Labor Force:	2,832	40.01%
Total:	7,078	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	1,544	38.93%
Service:	615	15.51%
Sales and Office:	825	20.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	488	12.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	494	12.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,966	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,964	58.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	528	15.76%
Renter Occupied:	859	25.63%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,351	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,351	90.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	339	9.19%
Total Housing Units:	3,690	100%

Less than 9th grade:	99	1.60%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	346	5.58%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,501	40.31%
Some college, no degree:	1,366	22.01%
Associate's degree:	556	8.96%
Bachelor's degree:	849	13.68%
Graduate or professional degree:	488	7.86%
Total:	6,205	100%
High school graduate or higher:	5,760	92.83%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,337	21.55%

Nursery School, Preschool:	160	6.53%
Kindergarten:	89	3.63%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,025	41.84%
High school (grades 9-12):	432	17.63%
College or graduate school:	744	30.37%
Total:	2,450	100%
Early Childhood:	249	10.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,546	63.10%

Land Area:	5.508 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.106 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,07,09,10,11,13,15,24Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	13360Source: Census
Place Name:	Clayton borough; New JerseySource: Census