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

ZIP code in Thermal

ZIP code in Thermal: 92274.

Distances are straight-line from Mesa Verde 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). Temecula, a city of about 112,431, is the closest larger city: about 58 miles west of Thermal.

From Mesa Verde to Thermal

Measured in a straight line, Thermal is about 81 miles west of Mesa Verde. Road distance is longer. This site lists 12 places, out to 84 miles, because few other places on its list are near Mesa Verde. The two share a county: Riverside County. Of the 12 places on this site's list, Thermal ranks 10th in distance from Mesa Verde. Within Riverside County it is number 7 of 8 places on the list. Nearest to Mesa Verde on this site's list: Ripley, Blythe, Desert Center, and Big River.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Homes in Thermal

Thermal has about 839 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1978 or earlier; 59% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 43% of Thermal's homes. About 69 in 100 occupied homes in Thermal 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 Thermal.

Around Thermal

Places close to Thermal with a page on this site:

• Coachella 4 mi
• Mecca 5 mi
• Oasis 7 mi
• North Shore 15 mi
• Desert Center 45 mi

On the map near Thermal

Next to and around Thermal you will find Arabia, Coachella, Vista Santa Rosa, Mecca, and Oasis.

Parks in and around Thermal include Thermal Ball Park.

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

Thermal below sea level

The center of Thermal is 133 feet below sea level (USGS elevation data). Mesa Verde is at about 388 feet, which puts Thermal about 500 feet lower.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

If you live in Thermal 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.

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