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

ZIP code in Dorrington

Dorrington ZIP code: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from August 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

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.

About Dorrington

Dorrington is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Calaveras County. About 498 people live in the 4.1 square miles of Dorrington (around 123 per square mile). Dorrington is in area code 209.

From August to Dorrington

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 59 miles northeast of August. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: August is in San Joaquin County, Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Of the 271 places on this site's list, Dorrington ranks 258th in distance from August. On a map, Rancho Calaveras, San Andreas, and Mountain Ranch sit roughly between August and Dorrington. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to August are Garden Acres, Stockton, Kennedy, and Morada.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The lay of the land

The center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). August is at about 23 feet, which puts Dorrington about 5,100 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.

Places near Dorrington

Other places near Dorrington that also have 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
• Buckhorn 18 mi
• Vallecito 19 mi

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: snapped cables, emergency repair, broken spring replacement, off-track doors, 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.

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.