Founded in 1861, Clay County is one of 100 counties in the state of North Carolina. Historically, Clay County was formed from Cherokee County. The city of Hayesville is the county seat. With FIPS code of 43, Clay County has a population of 11,309 and area of 221 square miles (572 km2).
List of all cities in Clay County, NC alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Brasstown, NC | 28902 | 828 |
| Hayesville, NC | 28904 | 828 |
| Warne, NC | 28909 | 828 |