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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

ZIP code in Buckhorn: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Hood 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.

About Buckhorn

Buckhorn is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Amador County. Buckhorn covers about 4.9 square miles and has about 3,196 residents, roughly 648 per square mile. The name Buckhorn is shared by 4 places across the country. This is the one in Amador County. 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. 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.

Elevation and setting

The center of Buckhorn is about 3,274 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Hood is at about 6 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.

On the map near Buckhorn

Nearby places on the map include Amador Pines, West Point, Volcano, Red Corral, Wilseyville, and Glencoe.

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

From Hood to Buckhorn

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 54 miles east of Hood. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Hood is in Sacramento County and Buckhorn is in Amador County. Of the 265 places on this site's list, Buckhorn ranks 217th in distance from Hood. Between Hood and Buckhorn the map shows Wilton, Plymouth, Amador City, and Sutter Creek. The places on this site's list closest to Hood are Courtland, Clarksburg, Freeport, and Elk Grove.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Close to Buckhorn

These places sit nearest Buckhorn and 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
• Grizzly Flats 13 mi
• Mokelumne Hill 14 mi
• Jackson 15 mi

What the repair pages cover

Read about emergency repair, snapped cables, broken spring replacement, off-track doors, and opener repair 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 Buckhorn address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

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