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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

ZIP code in Buckhorn: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Ripon 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 Buckhorn: those whose USPS city name is Buckhorn (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Buckhorn (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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Buckhorn is about 3,274 feet above sea level (USGS). Ripon is at about 63 feet, which puts Buckhorn about 3,200 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

About Buckhorn

Buckhorn is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Amador County. The area of Buckhorn is about 4.9 square miles; its population is about 3,196, or 648 per square mile. There are 4 places in the United States named Buckhorn; this one is in Amador County. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Elk Grove (about 182,797 residents), roughly 46 miles west.

Housing in Buckhorn

Buckhorn has about 1,986 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1980. 94% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 94% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Buckhorn.

Ripon and Buckhorn on the map

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 59 miles northeast of Ripon. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Ripon is in San Joaquin County, Buckhorn is in Amador County. Among the 228 places this site lists, Buckhorn is number 222 by distance from Ripon. Between Ripon and Buckhorn the map shows Farmington, Rancho Calaveras, Valley Springs, and Mokelumne Hill. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to Ripon are Salida, Manteca, Del Rio, and Escalon.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About the repairs we do

These pages describe the repairs we do: off-track doors, snapped cables, emergency repair, new garage doors, and opener repair. See the pricing page for starting prices. Whether we can reach your address is confirmed on the phone.

Places in and around Buckhorn

Next to and around Buckhorn you will find Amador Pines, Pioneer, West Point, Volcano, Glencoe, and Pine Grove.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Buckhorn city guide.

Around Buckhorn

Places close to Buckhorn with a page on this site:

• Pioneer 3 mi
• West Point 3 mi
• Red Corral 5 mi
• Glencoe 7 mi
• Pine Grove 8 mi
• River Pines 13 mi
• Plymouth 18 mi
• Douglas Flat 24 mi

To check whether garage door service reaches your Buckhorn address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

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