Clay California Map

About Clay, California

Clay is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,302. The population density is 75.7 people per km². Clay is located at 38.3360°N, 121.1594°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95638.

Clay, a place where the sun, when it deigns to break through the sometimes-heavy Central Valley sky, casts long, languid shadows across broad fields, feels like a pause in the rush of California. It lies 9.5 miles north-east of Galt, CA (from Galt, CA: bearing 54°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-east of Wilton. The landscape here is a study in patient agriculture, vast expanses of fertile soil yielding their bounty under a sky that can shift from an intense, almost crystalline blue to a hazy, diffused light that softens the edges of distant levees and irrigation ditches. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a quiet perfume that speaks of deep roots and steady growth. Small clusters of homes, punctuated by the utilitarian structures of farms, break the horizon, their roofs gleaming dully under the persistent sun, embodying a sense of place that is both enduring and understated. The history of Clay is intrinsically tied to the water that defines this region, the intricate network of canals and sloughs that have shaped its development and sustained its economy. For generations, the land around Clay has been a breadbasket, its rich alluvial soil proving ideal for a variety of crops, from the staple grains that have long been a cornerstone of the local economy to the more specialized produce that graces California’s tables. This agricultural heritage is palpable, evident in the weathered barns and the quiet dedication of those who work the land, a continuity that anchors Clay against the relentless march of progress. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this particular stretch of Sacramento County, the enduring strength of its agricultural roots provides a unique character, a testament to the enduring power of the land and the people who tend it.

About This Clay Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clay, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Clay and Sacramento County.

Detailed location data for Clay includes the ZIP code (95638), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sacramento County (Sacramento), and school district assignment (Arcohe Union Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.