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

ZIP code in Greenhorn

ZIP code in Greenhorn: 95971.

Distances are straight-line from Carnelian Bay 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.

Around Greenhorn

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Greenhorn 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.

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. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Chico (about 102,911 residents), roughly 57 miles west.

From Carnelian Bay to Greenhorn

Measured in a straight line, Greenhorn is about 59 miles northwest of Carnelian Bay. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Greenhorn belongs to Plumas County, while Carnelian Bay is in Placer County. Of the 50 places on this site's list, Greenhorn ranks 48th in distance from Carnelian Bay. On a map, Sierraville, Clio, Graeagle, and Blairsden Graeagle sit roughly between Carnelian Bay and Greenhorn. The places on this site's list closest to Carnelian Bay are Tahoe Vista, Cedar Flat, Kings Beach, and Dollar Point.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Greenhorn at 4,497 feet

The center of Greenhorn is about 4,497 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Carnelian Bay is at about 6,402 feet, which puts Greenhorn about 1,900 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Housing in Greenhorn

Greenhorn has about 137 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1995, and 34% of homes were built before 1980. 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.

Close to Greenhorn

These places sit nearest Greenhorn and also have 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
• Iron Horse 17 mi
• Downieville 23 mi
• Loyalton 31 mi
• Washington 38 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on new garage doors, off-track doors, opener repair, snapped cables, and emergency repair explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

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.

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