City

Clayton, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥12,164Population
💰$164,860Median HH Income▲ 116% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$995,600Median Home Value▲ 257% above avg
🎓67.2%College Grads▲ 73% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 12.8%Black: 2.6%Asian: 11%Other: 6.3%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic12.8%
Black2.6%
Asian11.0%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads67.2% ▲ 73% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate893 (11%)
Some College558 (6.9%)
Associates1,196 (14.8%)
Bachelors799 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree4,636 (57.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 11%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 57.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad11.0%
Some College6.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate57.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$164,860 ▲ 116% above avg
Median Home Value$995,600 ▲ 257% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units4,433
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
52%
About Clayton, CA

Clayton is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,164 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Clayton is a affluent community. The median household income of $164,860 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clayton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $995,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayton is highly educated. 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.64%).

Clayton, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Clayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94517 12,164 $164,860 $995,600 $3,501 6.8% 67.2% 90.1%