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

ZIP code in Greenhorn

ZIP code in Greenhorn: 95971.

Distances are straight-line from Tahoe Vista 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 Greenhorn: those whose USPS city name is Greenhorn (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Greenhorn (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 Greenhorn

Greenhorn is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Plumas County. Greenhorn covers about 6.7 square miles and has about 174 residents, roughly 26 per square mile. There are 2 places in the United States named Greenhorn; this one is in Plumas County. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Chico (about 102,911 residents), roughly 57 miles west.

Homes in Greenhorn

Greenhorn has about 137 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1995. 61% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 89% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Greenhorn.

Greenhorn at 4,497 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Greenhorn is about 4,497 feet above sea level (USGS). Tahoe Vista is at about 6,485 feet, which puts Greenhorn about 2,000 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

On the map near Greenhorn

Nearby places on the map include Spring Garden and Cromberg.

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

From Tahoe Vista to Greenhorn

Measured in a straight line, Greenhorn is about 59 miles northwest of Tahoe Vista. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Greenhorn belongs to Plumas County, while Tahoe Vista is in Placer County. Of the 48 places on this site's list, Greenhorn ranks 46th in distance from Tahoe Vista. On a map, Sierraville, Clio, Graeagle, and Blairsden Graeagle sit roughly between Tahoe Vista and Greenhorn. The places on this site's list closest to Tahoe Vista are Carnelian Bay, Kings Beach, Cedar Flat, and Dollar Point.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Around Greenhorn

Places close to Greenhorn with a page on this site:

• Cromberg 4 mi
• Plumas Eureka 9 mi
• Blairsden Graeagle 12 mi
• Graeagle 12 mi
• Mabie 14 mi
• Clio 14 mi
• Downieville 23 mi
• Loyalton 31 mi
• Sierra Brooks 34 mi
• Washington 38 mi

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: off-track doors, broken spring replacement, emergency repair, new garage doors, and snapped cables. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

A broken spring or a door off its track in Greenhorn 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.

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