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

ZIP code in Dorrington

Dorrington ZIP code: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from Knights Ferry 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.

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. Dorrington is in area code 209.

Places in and around Dorrington

Nearby places on the map include 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.

Elevation and setting

The center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Knights Ferry is at about 210 feet, which puts Dorrington about 4,900 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Homes in Dorrington

Dorrington has about 1,914 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1985 or earlier; 34% were built before 1980. 98% of the housing is single-family detached houses. About 94 in 100 occupied homes in Dorrington 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 Dorrington.

From Knights Ferry to Dorrington

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 40 miles northeast of Knights Ferry. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Knights Ferry is in Stanislaus County, Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Among the 153 places this site lists, Dorrington is number 106 by distance from Knights Ferry. On a map, Vallecito, Forest Meadows, Hathaway Pines, and Avery sit roughly between Knights Ferry and Dorrington. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to Knights Ferry are Orange Blossom, East Oakdale, Copperopolis, and Oakdale.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

What the repair pages cover

Read about new garage doors, snapped cables, emergency repair, broken spring replacement, and opener repair before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

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
• Douglas Flat 17 mi
• Columbia 21 mi
• Soulsbyville 22 mi

To check whether garage door service reaches your Dorrington address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

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