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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

Buckhorn ZIP code: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Clarksburg 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. The area of Buckhorn is about 4.9 square miles; its population is about 3,196, or 648 per square mile.

The name Buckhorn is shared by 4 places across the country. This is the one in Amador County. Phone numbers in Buckhorn use area code 209. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Elk Grove (about 182,797 residents), roughly 46 miles west.

Places in and around Buckhorn

Next to and around Buckhorn you will find Amador Pines, Lockwood, Volcano, Wilseyville, 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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Buckhorn is about 3,274 feet above sea level (USGS). Clarksburg is at about 3 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.

The houses of Buckhorn

Census estimates count 1,986 housing units in Buckhorn. Half the homes date from 1980 or earlier; 50% were built before 1980. 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.

Clarksburg and Buckhorn on the map

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 55 miles east of Clarksburg. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Clarksburg is in Yolo County, Buckhorn is in Amador County. Among the 244 places this site lists, Buckhorn is number 218 by distance from Clarksburg. Between Clarksburg and Buckhorn the map shows Vineyard, Wilton, Plymouth, and Amador City. The places on this site's list closest to Clarksburg are Freeport, Hood, Courtland, and Parkway.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on opener repair, emergency repair, broken spring replacement, snapped cables, 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.

Places near Buckhorn

Other places near Buckhorn that also have a page on this site:

• Pioneer 3 mi
• West Point 3 mi
• Red Corral 5 mi
• Glencoe 7 mi
• Pine Grove 8 mi
• Somerset 10 mi
• Jackson 15 mi
• Martell 16 mi
• Buena Vista 24 mi

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