Sutter Creek, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Sutter Creek

Sutter Creek ZIP code: 95685.

Distances are straight-line from Cowan 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 Sutter Creek: those whose USPS city name is Sutter Creek (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Sutter Creek (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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Sutter Creek is about 1,222 feet above sea level (USGS). Cowan is at about 77 feet, which puts Sutter Creek about 1,150 feet higher.

About Sutter Creek

Sutter Creek is a city in Amador County. Sutter Creek covers about 2.7 square miles and has about 2,659 residents, roughly 985 per square mile. Sutter Creek is in area code 209. Elk Grove, a city of about 182,797, is the closest larger city: about 32 miles west of Sutter Creek.

Homes in Sutter Creek

Census estimates count 1,432 housing units in Sutter Creek. Half the homes date from 1974 or earlier. Single-family detached houses make up 73% of Sutter Creek's homes. About 59 in 100 occupied homes in Sutter Creek 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 Sutter Creek.

Cowan and Sutter Creek on the map

Measured in a straight line, Sutter Creek is about 58 miles north of Cowan. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Sutter Creek belongs to Amador County, while Cowan is in Stanislaus County. Of the 175 places on this site's list, Sutter Creek ranks 171st in distance from Cowan. Between Cowan and Sutter Creek the map shows Riverbank, Valley Home, Rancho Calaveras, and Valley Springs. Both use area code 209. Nearest to Cowan on this site's list: Monterey Park Tract, Ceres, Bret Harte, and Parklawn.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

Places in and around Sutter Creek

Next to and around Sutter Creek you will find Martell, Amador City, Jackson, Drytown, Plymouth, Mokelumne Hill, and Pine Grove.

Parks near the center of Sutter Creek include Minnie Provis Park, Miners Bend Park, and Italian Society Park.

Schools in and around Sutter Creek include Sutter Creek Elementary, Amador High, County Community, and North Star Academy.

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

Around Sutter Creek

Places close to Sutter Creek with a page on this site:

• Martell 2 mi
• Jackson 3 mi
• Mokelumne Hill 8 mi
• Ione 8 mi
• Buena Vista 9 mi
• Camanche North Shore 13 mi
• Camanche Village 13 mi
• Clements 21 mi
• Avery 26 mi

This page is a profile of Sutter Creek, not a service promise. For an answer about your own address, call the number at the top of the page.

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