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

ZIP code in East Hemet

ZIP code in East Hemet: 92544.

Distances are straight-line from Fullerton 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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of East Hemet is about 1,682 feet above sea level (USGS). Fullerton is at about 274 feet, which puts East Hemet about 1,400 feet higher.

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. Menifee, a city of about 117,041, is the closest larger city: about 14 miles west of East Hemet.

The houses of East Hemet

Census estimates count 5,931 housing units in East Hemet. Half the homes date from 1974 or earlier. Single-family detached houses make up 85% of East Hemet's homes. 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.

East Hemet in relation to Fullerton

Measured in a straight line, East Hemet is about 58 miles east of Fullerton. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. East Hemet belongs to Riverside County, while Fullerton is in Orange County. Among the 305 places this site lists, East Hemet is number 296 by distance from Fullerton. On a map, El Cerrito, Good Hope, Perris, and Romoland sit roughly between Fullerton and East Hemet. Nearest to Fullerton on this site's list: La Habra, Anaheim, Placentia, and East Whittier.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

Places in and around East Hemet

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

Parks in and around East Hemet include 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.

Close to East Hemet

These places sit nearest East Hemet and 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
• Sun City 13 mi
• Cherry Valley 17 mi
• Quail Valley 18 mi

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.

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