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

ZIP code in Dorrington

ZIP code in Dorrington: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from Riverbank 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.

Places in and 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.

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.

From Riverbank to Dorrington

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 54 miles northeast of Riverbank. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Riverbank is in Stanislaus County, Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Among the 174 places this site lists, Dorrington is number 154 by distance from Riverbank. On a map, Angels Camp, Angels, Murphys, and Forest Meadows sit roughly between Riverbank and Dorrington. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to Riverbank are Del Rio, Escalon, Oakdale, and Empire.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS). Riverbank is at about 134 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.

Homes in Dorrington

Census estimates count 1,914 housing units in Dorrington. 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. 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.

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
• Murphys 15 mi
• Mountain Ranch 16 mi
• Twain Harte 19 mi
• Angels 22 mi
• Sonora 23 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on emergency repair, snapped cables, off-track doors, new garage doors, and broken spring replacement explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

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.

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