Clayton, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94517
Contra Costa County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,385
- 84/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $168,921
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,032,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clayton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 84
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94517 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94517 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clayton, Contra Costa County, California, home to 12,385 residents across 148.3 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94517 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,921 (66% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,992. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,032,100 (34% above the average California ZIP), while 89.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Contra Costa County, so 94517 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 94517
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94517.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 16
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94517, Clayton, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,385
Population
148.3
Area (sq mi)
84
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94517?
43.0
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
12.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$168,921
Median Household Income
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$72,992
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
38.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94517 ranks among California ZIPs
Clayton, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$168,921 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,519housing units
4,519
Total Housing Units
4,511
Occupied Units
8
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,032,100
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94517 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 202 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 221 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 252 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 268 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 270 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 215 business establishments in ZIP 94517, employing approximately 1,819 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,622,000.
215
Businesses
1,819
Employees
$139.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 19.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 17.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.3% |
| Information | 5 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94517 vs 94506 →
ZIP 94517 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94565
Pittsburg (94565)
84,641 residents
- 94509
Antioch (94509)
62,439 residents
- 94521
Concord (94521)
41,249 residents
- 94531
Antioch (94531)
40,290 residents
- 94582
San Ramon (94582)
38,537 residents
- 94526 31,102
Danville (94526)
31,102 residents
- 94598 25,818
Walnut Creek (94598)
25,818 residents
- 94506 22,452
Danville (94506)
22,452 residents
- 94507 14,889
Alamo (94507)
14,889 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94517 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94506
Danville (94506)
$250,000 median income
- 94507
Alamo (94507)
$250,000 median income
- 94526
Danville (94526)
$225,097 median income
- 94582
San Ramon (94582)
$214,677 median income
- 94528
Diablo (94528)
$207,500 median income
- 94598
Walnut Creek (94598)
$186,225 median income
- 94517
Clayton (94517)
$168,921 median income
- 94521
Concord (94521)
$125,899 median income
- 94531
Antioch (94531)
$120,927 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94517 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94506 | Danville, CA | 22,452 | 5.9 mi |
| 94528 | Diablo, CA | 964 | 5.0 mi |
| 94598 | Walnut Creek, CA | 25,818 | 6.7 mi |
| 94521 | Concord, CA | 41,249 | 6.2 mi |
| 94565 | Pittsburg, CA | 84,641 | 8.8 mi |
| 94582 | San Ramon, CA | 38,537 | 9.0 mi |
| 94509 | Antioch, CA | 62,439 | 8.2 mi |
| 94531 | Antioch, CA | 40,290 | 7.6 mi |
| 94507 | Alamo, CA | 14,889 | 8.3 mi |
| 94526 | Danville, CA | 31,102 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94517, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,385 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94517 in?
ZIP code 94517 (Clayton) is located in Contra Costa County, California. Contra Costa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/contra-costa-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94517?
ZIP code 94517 in Clayton, CA has a population of 12,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94517?
The median household income in ZIP 94517 is $168,921, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94517?
The median home value in ZIP 94517 is $1,032,100, which is 271% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94517?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94517 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94517?
ZIP code 94517 has 215 business establishments employing approximately 1,819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94517?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94517 are: Construction (41), Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Real estate and rental and leasing (17). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94517?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94517 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94517?
In ZIP code 94517, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94517?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94517 is 38.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94517?
In ZIP code 94517, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94517?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94517 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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