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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

ZIP code in Buckhorn: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Fruitridge Pocket 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.

The houses of Buckhorn

Buckhorn has about 1,986 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1980. About 94 in 100 occupied homes in Buckhorn are lived in by their owners. 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.

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. The name Buckhorn is shared by 4 places across the country. This is the one in Amador County. Phone numbers in Buckhorn use area code 209.

Elk Grove, a city of about 182,797, is the closest larger city: about 46 miles west of Buckhorn.

Buckhorn at 3,274 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Buckhorn is about 3,274 feet above sea level (USGS). Fruitridge Pocket is at about 32 feet, which puts Buckhorn about 3,250 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Buckhorn in relation to Fruitridge Pocket

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 50 miles east of Fruitridge Pocket. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Buckhorn belongs to Amador County, while Fruitridge Pocket is in Sacramento County. Of the 241 places on this site's list, Buckhorn ranks 175th in distance from Fruitridge Pocket. On a map, Mather, Sloughhouse, Rancho Murieta, and Plymouth sit roughly between Fruitridge Pocket and Buckhorn. Nearest to Fruitridge Pocket on this site's list: Lemon Hill, Parkway, Sacramento, and Florin.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Places in and around Buckhorn

Next to and around Buckhorn you will find Amador Pines, West Point, Lockwood, Volcano, Red Corral, and Pine Grove.

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

Garage door repairs, explained

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

Places near Buckhorn

Other places near Buckhorn that also have a page on this site:

• Amador Pines 2 mi
• Pioneer 3 mi
• West Point 3 mi
• Red Corral 5 mi
• Wilseyville 6 mi
• Glencoe 7 mi
• Mountain Ranch 17 mi
• San Andreas 20 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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