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

ZIP code in Dorrington

ZIP code in Dorrington: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from La Grange 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.

La Grange and Dorrington on the map

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 46 miles north of La Grange. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. La Grange is in Stanislaus County and Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Among the 136 places this site lists, Dorrington is number 94 by distance from La Grange. On a map, Jamestown, Sonora, East Sonora, and Phoenix Lake sit roughly between La Grange and Dorrington. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to La Grange are Lake Don Pedro, Snelling, Big Oak Flat, and Waterford.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

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.

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.

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
• Murphys 15 mi
• Mountain Ranch 16 mi
• Mi-Wuk Village 18 mi
• Angels 22 mi

The lay of the land

The center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). La Grange is at about 258 feet, which puts Dorrington about 4,900 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: emergency repair, new garage doors, snapped cables, opener repair, and broken spring replacement. 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.

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