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

ZIP code in Dorrington

Dorrington ZIP code: 95223.

Distances are straight-line from Waterloo 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.

About Dorrington

Dorrington is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Calaveras County. About 498 people live in the 4.1 square miles of Dorrington (around 123 per square mile). Dorrington is in area code 209.

Waterloo and Dorrington on the map

Measured in a straight line, Dorrington is about 53 miles east of Waterloo. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Waterloo is in San Joaquin County and Dorrington is in Calaveras County. Of the 256 places on this site's list, Dorrington ranks 210th in distance from Waterloo. On a map, Rancho Calaveras, Valley Springs, San Andreas, and Mountain Ranch sit roughly between Waterloo and Dorrington. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to Waterloo are Morada, Linden, Garden Acres, and August.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Housing in Dorrington

Census estimates count 1,914 housing units in Dorrington. The median home was built in 1985, and 34% of homes 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.

Around Dorrington

Places close to Dorrington with a page on this site:

• Arnold 6 mi
• Avery 9 mi
• Hathaway Pines 9 mi
• Forest Meadows 12 mi
• Wilseyville 13 mi
• Murphys 15 mi
• Douglas Flat 17 mi
• Buckhorn 18 mi
• Vallecito 19 mi
• Soulsbyville 22 mi

Around Dorrington

Nearby places on the map 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.

Dorrington at 5,133 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Dorrington is about 5,133 feet above sea level (USGS). Waterloo is at about 58 feet, which puts Dorrington about 5,100 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 snapped cables, broken spring replacement, emergency repair, opener repair, and off-track doors before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

This page is a profile of Dorrington, not a service promise. For an answer about your own address, call the number at the top of the page.

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