East Hemet, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in East Hemet

East Hemet ZIP code: 92544.

Distances are straight-line from Fountain 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 East Hemet: those whose USPS city name is East Hemet (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps East Hemet (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.

Around East Hemet

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around East Hemet include Saratoga Ranch, Lincoln View, Valle Vista, Hemet, and Green Acres.

Green spaces in and around East Hemet: Griffith Way Park, Weston Park, and Welch Memorial Green.

Schools in and around East Hemet include Hemet High, Ramona Elementary, Hemet Dual Language Academy, and Dartmouth Middle.

Museums and attractions in and around East Hemet: Ramona Bowl Museum and Fingerprints Youth Museum.

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

About East Hemet

East Hemet is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Riverside County. The area of East Hemet is about 5.2 square miles; its population is about 20,261, or 3,896 per square mile. Phone numbers in East Hemet use area code 951.

East Hemet in relation to Fountain Valley

Measured in a straight line, East Hemet is about 58 miles east of Fountain Valley. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Fountain Valley is in Orange County, East Hemet is in Riverside County. Of the 288 places on this site's list, East Hemet ranks 277th in distance from Fountain Valley. Between Fountain Valley and East Hemet the map shows Modjeska, Warm Springs, Meadowbrook, and Quail Valley. The places on this site's list closest to Fountain Valley are Midway City, Huntington Beach, Westminster, and Costa Mesa.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The lay of the land

The center of East Hemet is about 1,682 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Fountain Valley is at about 34 feet, which puts East Hemet about 1,650 feet higher.

Homes in East Hemet

East Hemet has about 5,931 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1974, and 69% of homes were built before 1980. About 63 in 100 occupied homes in East Hemet 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 East Hemet.

Places near East Hemet

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

• Hemet 3 mi
• San Jacinto 6 mi
• Green Acres 8 mi
• Winchester 8 mi
• Homeland 10 mi
• Beaumont 10 mi
• Lakeview 12 mi
• Menifee 14 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on broken spring replacement, emergency repair, snapped cables, new garage doors, and opener 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 East Hemet 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.

For more about East Hemet, see the East Hemet page of our website.