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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

ZIP code in Buckhorn: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Sacramento 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.

On the map near Buckhorn

Nearby places on the map include Pioneer, West Point, Lockwood, Volcano, Red Corral, and Pine Grove.

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

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 nearest city of 100,000 or more is Elk Grove (about 182,797 residents), roughly 46 miles west.

Buckhorn in relation to Sacramento

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 53 miles east of Sacramento. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Buckhorn belongs to Amador County, while Sacramento is in Sacramento County. Of the 237 places on this site's list, Buckhorn ranks 189th in distance from Sacramento. Between Sacramento and Buckhorn the map shows Mather, Sloughhouse, Rancho Murieta, and Plymouth. Nearest to Sacramento on this site's list: West Sacramento, Fruitridge Pocket, Lemon Hill, and Parkway.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The lay of the land

The center of Buckhorn is about 3,274 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Sacramento is at about 27 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.

Homes in Buckhorn

Census estimates count 1,986 housing units in Buckhorn. The median home was built in 1980, and 50% of homes were built before 1980. 94% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 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.

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
• Pollock Pines 21 mi
• Camino 21 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on new garage doors, emergency repair, snapped cables, opener repair, and off-track 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.

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.