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

ZIP code in Clay

Clay ZIP code: 95638.

Distances are straight-line from Pleasanton 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 Clay: those whose USPS city name is Clay (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Clay (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 Clay is about 136 feet above sea level (USGS). Pleasanton is at about 343 feet, which puts Clay about 200 feet lower.

About Clay

Clay is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Sacramento County. Clay covers about 6.8 square miles and has about 1,121 residents, roughly 166 per square mile. Elk Grove, a city of about 182,797, is the closest larger city: about 14 miles northwest of Clay.

The houses of Clay

Census estimates count 399 housing units in Clay. The median home was built in 1987, and 31% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 82% of Clay's homes. About 92 in 100 occupied homes in Clay 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 Clay.

Clay in relation to Pleasanton

Measured in a straight line, Clay is about 60 miles northeast of Pleasanton. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Clay belongs to Sacramento County, while Pleasanton is in Alameda County. Of the 278 places on this site's list, Clay ranks 274th in distance from Pleasanton. Between Pleasanton and Clay the map shows Byron, Discovery Bay, Woodbridge, and Acampo. Pleasanton uses area code 925 and Clay uses 209. The places on this site's list closest to Pleasanton are Dublin, Sunol, Livermore, and San Ramon.

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, opener repair, emergency repair, off-track doors, and new garage 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.

Places in and around Clay

Nearby places on the map include Herald, Dogtown, and Wilton.

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

Around Clay

Places close to Clay with a page on this site:

• Herald 4 mi
• Dogtown 7 mi
• Galt 8 mi
• Collierville 9 mi
• Clements 9 mi
• Lockeford 11 mi
• Woodbridge 13 mi
• Thornton 16 mi
• Linden 21 mi
• Clarksburg 22 mi

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