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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

ZIP code in Buckhorn: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Rio Linda 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.

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.

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). There are 4 places in the United States named Buckhorn; this one is in Amador County. Elk Grove, a city of about 182,797, is the closest larger city: about 46 miles west of Buckhorn.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Buckhorn is about 3,274 feet above sea level (USGS). Rio Linda is at about 50 feet, which puts Buckhorn about 3,200 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

From Rio Linda to Buckhorn

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 52 miles east of Rio Linda. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Rio Linda is in Sacramento County and Buckhorn is in Amador County. Of the 215 places on this site's list, Buckhorn ranks 173rd in distance from Rio Linda. On a map, Fair Oaks, Gold River, and River Pines sit roughly between Rio Linda and Buckhorn. Nearest to Rio Linda on this site's list: Elverta, McClellan Park, North Highlands, and Antelope.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Places in and around Buckhorn

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

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

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: opener repair, snapped cables, broken spring replacement, emergency repair, and new garage doors. 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

Places close to Buckhorn with 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
• Sutter Creek 15 mi
• San Andreas 20 mi
• El Dorado 21 mi

A broken spring or a door off its track in Buckhorn is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

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