PlainZIP

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
$168,921
Median income
$1,032,100
Median home value
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 California average), while per-capita income is $72,992. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,032,100 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 94517, plus 6 more within Contra Costa County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 94517?

43.0

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 67.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 11.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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

$72,992

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

38.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94517 ranks nationally

Clayton, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$168,921 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,519

Total Housing Units

4,511

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$1,032,100

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94517 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Contra Costa County

94565 standard
Pittsburg, CA
Pop: 84,641
94509 standard
Antioch, CA
Pop: 62,439
94806 standard
San Pablo, CA
Pop: 59,861
94513 standard
Brentwood, CA
Pop: 54,605
94553 standard
Martinez, CA
Pop: 47,065
94521 standard
Concord, CA
Pop: 41,249

Related Areas

Contra Costa County Clayton, CA California

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.