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

ZIP code in Dorrington

Dorrington ZIP code: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from Waterford 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.

Dorrington in relation to Waterford

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 53 miles northeast of Waterford. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Dorrington belongs to Calaveras County, while Waterford is in Stanislaus County. Among the 146 places this site lists, Dorrington is number 133 by distance from Waterford. On a map, Tuttletown, Vallecito, Douglas Flat, and Forest Meadows sit roughly between Waterford and Dorrington. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to Waterford are Hickman, Hughson, Empire, and Denair.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Homes in 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. 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.

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.

On the map near 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.

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
• Twain Harte 19 mi
• Angels 22 mi

The lay of the land

The center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Waterford is at about 173 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.

What the repair pages cover

Read about emergency repair, broken spring replacement, off-track doors, opener repair, and new garage doors before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

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.