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

ZIP code in Thermal

ZIP code in Thermal: 92274.

Distances are straight-line from Blythe 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. Thermal covers about 9.4 square miles and has about 1,352 residents, roughly 144 per square mile.

Places in and around Thermal

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

Parks near the center of Thermal include Thermal Ball Park.

Public schools near the center of 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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Thermal is 133 feet below sea level (USGS). Blythe is at about 269 feet, which puts Thermal about 400 feet lower.

Housing in Thermal

Thermal has about 839 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1978 or earlier. Single-family detached houses make up 43% of Thermal's homes. 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.

Thermal in relation to Blythe

Measured in a straight line, Thermal is about 87 miles west of Blythe. Road distance is longer. This site lists 12 places, out to 88 miles, because few other places on its list are near Blythe. The two share a county: Riverside County. Among the 12 places this site lists, Thermal is number 10 by distance from Blythe. Within Riverside County it is number 6 of 8 places on the list. Nearest to Blythe on this site's list: Mesa Verde, Ripley, Big River, and Earp.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

What the repair pages cover

Read about emergency repair, broken spring replacement, new garage doors, snapped cables, and off-track doors before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

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

This page is a profile of Thermal, not a service promise. For an answer about your own address, call the number at the top of the page.

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