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

ZIP code in Dorrington

Dorrington ZIP code: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from Hickman 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.

Hickman and Dorrington on the map

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 54 miles northeast of Hickman. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Hickman is in Stanislaus County and Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Among the 144 places this site lists, Dorrington is number 133 by distance from Hickman. On a map, Tuttletown, Columbia, Vallecito, and Forest Meadows sit roughly between Hickman and Dorrington. Both use area code 209. Nearest to Hickman on this site's list: Waterford, Hughson, Denair, and Empire.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

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

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.

The houses of 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.

Dorrington at 5,133 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS). Hickman is at about 170 feet, which puts Dorrington about 4,950 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

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
• Cedar Ridge 17 mi
• East Sonora 23 mi
• Angels Camp 23 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on off-track doors, emergency repair, broken spring replacement, snapped cables, and opener repair 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.

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