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

ZIP code in Acton

Acton ZIP code: 93510.

Distances are straight-line from Lake Arrowhead 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 Acton: those whose USPS city name is Acton (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Acton (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 Acton

Acton is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Los Angeles County. Acton covers about 39 square miles and has about 7,286 residents, roughly 186 per square mile. There are 2 places in the United States named Acton; this one is in Los Angeles County. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Palmdale (about 162,536 residents), roughly 8 miles northeast.

Housing in Acton

Census estimates count 2,710 housing units in Acton. The median home was built in 1986, and 29% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 89% of Acton's homes. 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 Acton.

The lay of the land

The center of Acton is about 3,106 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Lake Arrowhead is at about 5,196 feet, which puts Acton about 2,100 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Places in and around Acton

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Acton include Desert View Highlands, Agua Dulce, and Palmdale.

Green spaces in and around Acton: Acton Park, Angeles National Forest, BLM Open Space, and MRCA Open Space.

Schools in and around Acton include High Desert, Meadowlark Elementary, and Vasquez High.

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

Lake Arrowhead and Acton on the map

Measured in a straight line, Acton is about 60 miles west of Lake Arrowhead. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Lake Arrowhead is in San Bernardino County and Acton is in Los Angeles County. Of the 223 places on this site's list, Acton ranks 222nd in distance from Lake Arrowhead. On a map, Wrightwood and Pearblossom sit roughly between Lake Arrowhead and Acton. The places on this site's list closest to Lake Arrowhead are Cedar Glen, Rimforest, Twin Peaks, and Running Springs.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Places near Acton

Other places near Acton that also have a page on this site:

• Palmdale 8 mi
• Littlerock 12 mi
• Sun Village 14 mi
• Pearblossom 17 mi
• La Cañada Flintridge 20 mi
• Altadena 21 mi
• San Marino 26 mi
• East San Gabriel 27 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on opener repair, off-track doors, snapped cables, new garage doors, 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 Acton 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.

The Acton page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Acton page.