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

ZIP code in Dorrington

ZIP code in Dorrington: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from Empire 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.

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.

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.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS). Empire is at about 113 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.

Dorrington in relation to Empire

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 58 miles northeast of Empire. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Empire is in Stanislaus County, Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Of the 166 places on this site's list, Dorrington ranks 156th in distance from Empire. Between Empire and Dorrington the map shows Copperopolis, Vallecito, Douglas Flat, and Forest Meadows. Both use area code 209. Nearest to Empire on this site's list: Airport, Hughson, Bystrom, and Ceres.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

On the map near 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.

What the repair pages cover

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

Close to Dorrington

These places sit nearest Dorrington and also have a page on this site:

• Arnold 6 mi
• Avery 9 mi
• Hathaway Pines 9 mi
• Forest Meadows 12 mi
• Murphys 15 mi
• Mountain Ranch 16 mi
• Columbia 21 mi
• Tuttletown 22 mi

If you live in Dorrington and want to know whether we can service your garage door, call dispatch with the address; nothing on this page is a promise of service at a given address.

The Dorrington page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Dorrington page.