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

ZIP code in Dorrington

ZIP code in Dorrington: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from Valley Home 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. The area of Dorrington is about 4.1 square miles; its population is about 498, or 123 per square mile. Dorrington is in area code 209.

Around Dorrington

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Dorrington 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). Valley Home is at about 153 feet, which puts Dorrington about 5,000 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Housing in Dorrington

Dorrington has about 1,914 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1985, and 34% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 98% of Dorrington's homes. 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.

Dorrington in relation to Valley Home

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 48 miles northeast of Valley Home. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Valley Home is in Stanislaus County and Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Of the 183 places on this site's list, Dorrington ranks 137th in distance from Valley Home. On a map, Angels Camp, Angels, Forest Meadows, and Avery sit roughly between Valley Home and Dorrington. Both use area code 209. Nearest to Valley Home on this site's list: Escalon, Oakdale, East Oakdale, and Riverbank.

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, snapped cables, opener 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.

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
• Mono Vista 20 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.

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