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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

Buckhorn ZIP code: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Stockton 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.

Buckhorn at 3,274 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Buckhorn is about 3,274 feet above sea level (USGS). Stockton is at about 11 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. The area of Buckhorn is about 4.9 square miles; its population is about 3,196, or 648 per square mile. Buckhorn is in area code 209. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Elk Grove (about 182,797 residents), roughly 46 miles west.

Homes in Buckhorn

Buckhorn has about 1,986 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1980. 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 Stockton

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 54 miles northeast of Stockton. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Buckhorn belongs to Amador County, while Stockton is in San Joaquin County. Among the 274 places this site lists, Buckhorn is number 215 by distance from Stockton. On a map, Linden, Wallace, Jackson, and Mokelumne Hill sit roughly between Stockton and Buckhorn. Both use area code 209. The places on this site's list closest to Stockton are August, Country Club, Taft Mosswood, and Kennedy.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

On the map near Buckhorn

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Buckhorn include 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:

• Amador Pines 2 mi
• Pioneer 3 mi
• West Point 3 mi
• Red Corral 5 mi
• Wilseyville 6 mi
• Glencoe 7 mi
• Somerset 10 mi
• Mokelumne Hill 14 mi
• Plymouth 18 mi
• Forest Meadows 21 mi

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