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

ZIP code in Thermal

Thermal ZIP code: 92274.

Distances are straight-line from Cherry Valley 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 Thermal: those whose USPS city name is Thermal (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Thermal (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 Thermal

Thermal is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Riverside County. About 1,352 people live in the 9.4 square miles of Thermal (around 144 per square mile).

Homes in Thermal

Census estimates count 839 housing units in Thermal. The median home was built in 1978. 43% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 69% 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 Thermal.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Thermal is 133 feet below sea level (USGS). Cherry Valley is at about 2,974 feet, which puts Thermal about 3,100 feet lower.

On the map near Thermal

Nearby places on the map include Arabia, Coachella, Vista Santa Rosa, Mecca, and Oasis.

Green spaces in and around Thermal: Thermal Ball Park.

Schools in and around Thermal include La Familia Continuation High, Coachella Valley USD Special Ed PreK, and John Kelley Elementary.

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

From Cherry Valley to Thermal

Measured in a straight line, Thermal is about 54 miles southeast of Cherry Valley. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Both are in Riverside County. Of the 204 places on this site's list, Thermal ranks 166th in distance from Cherry Valley. Within Riverside County it is number 68 of 70 places on the list. On a map, Cabazon, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells sit roughly between Cherry Valley and Thermal. The places on this site's list closest to Cherry Valley are Oak Glen, Banning, Calimesa, and Yucaipa.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Close to Thermal

These places sit nearest Thermal and also have a page on this site:

• Coachella 4 mi
• Vista Santa Rosa 4 mi
• Mecca 5 mi
• Oasis 7 mi
• La Quinta 8 mi
• Indio 9 mi
• Indio Hills 16 mi
• Thousand Palms 18 mi
• Desert Hot Springs 33 mi
• Idyllwild 34 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on opener repair, broken spring replacement, new garage doors, emergency 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.

To check whether garage door service reaches your Thermal address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

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