Clayton, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Clayton

Clayton ZIP code: 94517.

Distances are straight-line from Dillon Beach to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Clayton: those whose USPS city name is Clayton (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Clayton (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Clayton is about 446 feet above sea level (USGS). Dillon Beach is at about 225 feet, which puts Clayton about 200 feet higher.

About Clayton

Clayton is a city in Contra Costa County. About 11,070 people live in the 3.8 square miles of Clayton (around 2,883 per square mile).

The name Clayton is shared by 20 places across the country. This is the one in Contra Costa County. Clayton is in area code 925. Concord, a city of about 124,016, is the closest larger city: about 4 miles northwest of Clayton.

The houses of Clayton

Clayton has about 4,049 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1986 or earlier. About 91 in 100 occupied homes in Clayton are lived in by their owners. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Clayton.

From Dillon Beach to Clayton

Measured in a straight line, Clayton is about 60 miles east of Dillon Beach. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Dillon Beach is in Marin County, Clayton is in Contra Costa County. Of the 148 places on this site's list, Clayton ranks 146th in distance from Dillon Beach. On a map, Hercules, Rodeo, Crockett, and Martinez sit roughly between Dillon Beach and Clayton. The places on this site's list closest to Dillon Beach are Tomales, Marshall, Bodega Bay, and Bodega.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on broken spring replacement, snapped cables, new garage doors, off-track doors, and emergency repair explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

On the map near Clayton

Next to and around Clayton you will find Canyon Creek, Pittsburg, Shell Ridge, Walnut Creek, Bay Point, Contra Costa Centre, and San Miguel.

Parks near the center of Clayton include Easley Estates Park, Clayton Park, City of Clayton Open Space, and El Molino Park.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Clayton city guide.

Places near Clayton

Other places near Clayton that also have a page on this site:

• North Gate 4 mi
• Concord 4 mi
• Pittsburg 6 mi
• Shell Ridge 6 mi
• Walnut Creek 7 mi
• Bay Point 7 mi
• Pacheco 8 mi
• Castle Hill 8 mi
• Moraga 12 mi

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