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

ZIP code in Buckhorn

Buckhorn ZIP code: 95666.

Distances are straight-line from Taft Mosswood 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. There are 4 places in the United States named Buckhorn; this one is in Amador County. 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.

The houses of Buckhorn

Buckhorn has about 1,986 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1980. 94% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. 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). Taft Mosswood is at about 14 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

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Buckhorn include Amador Pines, Pioneer, West Point, Lockwood, Volcano, Wilseyville, and Pine Grove.

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

From Taft Mosswood to Buckhorn

Measured in a straight line, Buckhorn is about 55 miles northeast of Taft Mosswood. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Taft Mosswood is in San Joaquin County and Buckhorn is in Amador County. Of the 276 places on this site's list, Buckhorn ranks 227th in distance from Taft Mosswood. Between Taft Mosswood and Buckhorn the map shows Linden, Wallace, Valley Springs, and Mokelumne Hill. Both use area code 209. Nearest to Taft Mosswood on this site's list: Kennedy, Stockton, Garden Acres, and August.

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
• Pine Grove 8 mi
• Jackson 15 mi
• Amador City 16 mi
• Mountain Ranch 17 mi

What the repair pages cover

Read about off-track doors, opener repair, emergency repair, snapped cables, and new garage doors 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.

The Buckhorn page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Buckhorn page.