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

ZIP code in Clayton

Clayton ZIP code: 94517.

Distances are straight-line from North Highlands 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.

The lay of the land

The center of Clayton is about 446 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). North Highlands is at about 106 feet, which puts Clayton about 350 feet higher.

About Clayton

Clayton is a city in Contra Costa County. The area of Clayton is about 3.8 square miles; its population is about 11,070, or 2,883 per square mile. The name Clayton is shared by 20 places across the country. This is the one in Contra Costa County. Concord, a city of about 124,016, is the closest larger city: about 4 miles northwest of Clayton.

Housing in Clayton

Census estimates count 4,049 housing units in Clayton. The median home was built in 1986, and 43% of homes were built before 1980. 85% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 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.

North Highlands and Clayton on the map

Measured in a straight line, Clayton is about 59 miles southwest of North Highlands. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: North Highlands is in Sacramento County, Clayton is in Contra Costa County. Among the 207 places this site lists, Clayton is number 200 by distance from North Highlands. On a map, Lemon Hill, Freeport, Clarksburg, and Rio Vista sit roughly between North Highlands and Clayton. Nearest to North Highlands on this site's list: McClellan Park, Foothill Farms, Antelope, and Carmichael.

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, new garage doors, snapped cables, emergency repair, and off-track doors 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 Clayton Valley Highlands, Canyon Creek, North Gate, Pittsburg, and Bay Point.

Green spaces in and around Clayton: Easley Estates Park, Clayton Park, City of Clayton Open Space, and El Molino Park.

Schools in and around Clayton include Mt. Diablo Elementary, Diablo View Middle, Pine Hollow Middle, and Highlands Elementary.

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

Around Clayton

Places close to Clayton with a page on this site:

• Concord 4 mi
• Pittsburg 6 mi
• Bay Point 7 mi
• Antioch 8 mi
• Clyde 8 mi
• Brentwood 12 mi
• Oakley 13 mi
• Byron 16 mi
• Discovery Bay 18 mi
• Rio Vista 20 mi

To check whether garage door service reaches your Clayton address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

For more about Clayton, see the Clayton page of our website.