East Shore, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in East Shore

East Shore ZIP code: 96137.

Distances are straight-line from Portola 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 East Shore: those whose USPS city name is East Shore (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps East Shore (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 East Shore is about 4,600 feet above sea level (USGS). Portola is at about 4,975 feet, which puts East Shore about 400 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

About East Shore

East Shore is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Plumas County. East Shore covers about 1.2 square miles and has about 209 residents, roughly 177 per square mile. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Chico (about 102,911 residents), roughly 52 miles southwest.

Homes in East Shore

Census estimates count 251 housing units in East Shore. Half the homes date from 1976 or earlier; 61% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 89% of East Shore's homes. 100% 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 East Shore.

Portola and East Shore on the map

Measured in a straight line, East Shore is about 43 miles northwest of Portola. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. The two share a county: Plumas County. Of the 45 places on this site's list, East Shore ranks 28th in distance from Portola. Within Plumas County it is number 16 of 20 places on the list. Between Portola and East Shore the map shows Greenville. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Portola on this site's list: Delleker, Lake Davis, Iron Horse, and Beckwourth.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

Around East Shore

Nearby places on the map include Hamilton Branch, Lake Almanor Peninsula, Clear Creek, Canyondam, Almanor, Westwood, and Lake Almanor West.

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

Around East Shore

Places close to East Shore with a page on this site:

• Hamilton Branch 2 mi
• Lake Almanor Peninsula 4 mi
• Westwood 5 mi
• Lake Almanor West 7 mi
• Chester 9 mi
• Greenville 10 mi
• Litchfield 37 mi
• Delleker 43 mi
• Portola 43 mi

If you live in East Shore and want to know whether we can service your garage door, call dispatch with the address; nothing on this page is a promise of service at a given address.

For more about East Shore, see the East Shore page of our website.