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

ZIP code in Williams

Williams ZIP code: 95987.

Distances are straight-line from Auburn 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 Williams: those whose USPS city name is Williams (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Williams (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 Williams

Williams is a city in Colusa County. The area of Williams is about 5.0 square miles; its population is about 5,539, or 1,119 per square mile. The name Williams is shared by 7 places across the country. This is the one in Colusa County. Chico, a city of about 102,911, is the closest larger city: about 45 miles north of Williams.

Housing in Williams

Williams has about 1,589 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1995, and 35% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 88% of Williams's homes. About 53 in 100 occupied homes in Williams are lived in by their owners. 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 Williams.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Williams is about 83 feet above sea level (USGS). Auburn is at about 1,213 feet, which puts Williams about 1,150 feet lower.

Around Williams

Nearby places on the map include Colusa.

Parks near the center of Williams include Valley Ranch Playground, Valley Vista Park, Town Square Park, and Venice Park.

Museums and attractions in and around Williams: Sacramento Valley Museum.

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

From Auburn to Williams

Measured in a straight line, Williams is about 60 miles west of Auburn. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Williams belongs to Colusa County, while Auburn is in Placer County. Among the 179 places this site lists, Williams is number 177 by distance from Auburn. Between Auburn and Williams the map shows Sheridan, Plumas Lake, Grimes, and Meridian. Nearest to Auburn on this site's list: North Auburn, Newcastle, Cool, and Auburn Lake Trails.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Around Williams

Places close to Williams with a page on this site:

• Colusa 8 mi
• Arbuckle 10 mi
• College City 12 mi
• Meridian 12 mi
• Grimes 14 mi
• Dunnigan 20 mi
• Sutter 21 mi
• Gridley 28 mi
• Linda 32 mi
• Knights Landing 33 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

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

If you live in Williams 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 Williams, see the Williams page of our website.