Dorrington
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
Dorrington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California, with 519 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,767 ft (1,453 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arnold, 5.9 miles SW.
- 519residents (2020 Census)
- 4,767 ftelevation · 1,453 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 128 / sq mipopulation density
- 95224ZIP code
About Dorrington
Dorrington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census, down from 609 at the 2010 census. Originally known as Cold Spring Ranch until 1902 (because of an icy spring), the town sits on State Route 4 and historically was a stopping point along the toll road between Murphys and Ebbetts Pass, often serving as a resort for visitors to what is now Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Dorrington is also home to the second largest Sugar Pine in the world, measuring 32 feet (9.7 m) in circumference and 220 feet (67 m) tall. The name Dorrington comes from the maiden name of Rebecca (Dorrington) Gardner.
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- Median household income
- $209,022
- Median home value
- $478,600
- Median age
- 62.5
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Dorrington had 519 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 519 |
|---|---|
| Density | 128 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dorrington at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calaveras County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 519 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.06 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,767 ft (1,453 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3045° N, 120.2663° W |
| ZIP code | 95224 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0619570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dorrington
- Arnold5.9 mi SW
- Avery8.9 mi SW
- Hathaway Pines9.5 mi SW
- Forest Meadows11.6 mi SW
- Sheep Ranch12.5 mi SW
- Wilseyville12.9 mi W
- Murphys15.1 mi SW
- Cold Springs15.2 mi SE
- Rail Road Flat15.5 mi W
- Strawberry15.7 mi SE
- Mountain Ranch15.7 mi SW
- Long Barn16.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Dorrington
What county is Dorrington in?
Dorrington is in Calaveras County, California.
What is the population of Dorrington, CA?
519 people lived in Dorrington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dorrington, CA?
The ZIP code of Dorrington is 95224.
What is the elevation of Dorrington?
4,767 feet (1,453 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dorrington?
Arnold (5.9 mi), Avery (8.9 mi), Hathaway Pines (9.5 mi), Forest Meadows (11.6 mi), Sheep Ranch (12.5 mi).
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