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

ZIP code in Dorrington

Dorrington ZIP code: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from Buena Vista 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 Dorrington: those whose USPS city name is Dorrington (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Dorrington (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.

Homes in Dorrington

Census estimates count 1,914 housing units in Dorrington. Half the homes date from 1985 or earlier; 34% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 98% of Dorrington's homes. 94% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. 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 Dorrington.

About Dorrington

Dorrington is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Calaveras County. Dorrington covers about 4.1 square miles and has about 498 residents, roughly 123 per square mile. Phone numbers in Dorrington use area code 209.

Elevation and setting

The center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Buena Vista is at about 370 feet, which puts Dorrington about 4,750 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Dorrington in relation to Buena Vista

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 35 miles east of Buena Vista. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Buena Vista is in Amador County, Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Among the 206 places this site lists, Dorrington is number 99 by distance from Buena Vista. Between Buena Vista and Dorrington the map shows Mokelumne Hill. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to Buena Vista are Camanche North Shore, Camanche Village, Ione, and Wallace.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Places in and around Dorrington

Next to and around Dorrington you will find Big Trees Village, Snowshoe Springs, and Arnold.

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

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: broken spring replacement, off-track doors, emergency repair, opener repair, and new garage doors. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

Around Dorrington

Places close to Dorrington with a page on this site:

• Arnold 6 mi
• Avery 9 mi
• Hathaway Pines 9 mi
• Forest Meadows 12 mi
• Wilseyville 13 mi
• Murphys 15 mi
• Glencoe 17 mi
• Buckhorn 18 mi
• Columbia 21 mi

A broken spring or a door off its track in Dorrington is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

For more about Dorrington, see the Dorrington page of our website.