Clay
Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Clay is a township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 6,857 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Hopeland, 1.3 miles W.
- 6,857residents (2020 Census)
- 22.0 sq miland area · 57.0 km²
- 312 / sq mipopulation density
- 17578ZIP code
About Clay
Clay Township is a township in north central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,887 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Clay
- Median household income
- $84,389
- Median home value
- $324,000
- Median rent
- $1,219/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Clay had 6,857 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,857 |
|---|---|
| Density | 312 per sq mi (120 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clay at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 6,857 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.99 sq mi (57.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.2352° N, 76.2400° W |
| ZIP code | 17578 |
| Official website | claytwp.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4207113960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clay
- Hopeland1.3 mi W
- Brickerville2.5 mi W
- Schoeneck3.3 mi E
- Elizabeth3.6 mi W
- Stevens4.1 mi E
- West Cocalico4.5 mi NE
- Heidelberg4.7 mi NW
- Ephrata4.9 mi SE
- Schaefferstown5.1 mi NW
- Denver5.2 mi E
- Akron5.7 mi S
- Rothsville5.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clay
What county is Clay in?
Clay is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Clay, PA?
6,857 people lived in Clay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clay, PA?
The ZIP code of Clay is 17578.
What towns are near Clay?
Hopeland (1.3 mi), Brickerville (2.5 mi), Schoeneck (3.3 mi), Elizabeth (3.6 mi), Stevens (4.1 mi).
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