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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

ZIP code in Buckhorn: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Thornton 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

The center of Buckhorn is about 3,274 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Thornton is at about 10 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.

About Buckhorn

Buckhorn is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Amador County. About 3,196 people live in the 4.9 square miles of Buckhorn (around 648 per square mile). The name Buckhorn is shared by 4 places across the country. This is the one in Amador County. Elk Grove, a city of about 182,797, is the closest larger city: about 46 miles west of Buckhorn.

The houses of Buckhorn

Census estimates count 1,986 housing units in Buckhorn. Half the homes date from 1980 or earlier. Single-family detached houses make up 94% of Buckhorn's homes. 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.

Buckhorn in relation to Thornton

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 51 miles east of Thornton. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Buckhorn belongs to Amador County, while Thornton is in San Joaquin County. Of the 273 places on this site's list, Buckhorn ranks 200th in distance from Thornton. Between Thornton and Buckhorn the map shows Herald, Clay, Ione, and Sutter Creek. Nearest to Thornton on this site's list: Walnut Grove, Galt, Woodbridge, and Terminous.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: new garage doors, off-track doors, emergency repair, opener repair, and snapped cables. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

Around Buckhorn

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

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:

• Amador Pines 2 mi
• Pioneer 3 mi
• West Point 3 mi
• Red Corral 5 mi
• Wilseyville 6 mi
• Glencoe 7 mi
• Mokelumne Hill 14 mi
• Amador City 16 mi
• Forest Meadows 21 mi
• Pollock Pines 21 mi

If you live in Buckhorn 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.

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