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 Walnut 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.

Walnut and East Hemet on the map

Measured in a straight line, East Hemet is about 57 miles east of Walnut. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Walnut is in Los Angeles County, East Hemet is in Riverside County. Of the 313 places on this site's list, East Hemet ranks 304th in distance from Walnut. Between Walnut and East Hemet the map shows Chino, Norco, Woodcrest, and Nuevo. Walnut uses area code 909 and East Hemet uses 951. The places on this site's list closest to Walnut are South San Jose Hills, Diamond Bar, West Covina, and Covina.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Housing in East Hemet

East Hemet has about 5,931 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1974. 63% 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 East Hemet.

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.

Around East Hemet

Nearby places on the map include Saratoga Ranch, Lincoln View, Valle Vista, Hemet, San Jacinto, Green Acres, and Winchester.

Parks near the center of East Hemet include Griffith Way Park, Weston Park, and Welch Memorial Green.

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.

Around East Hemet

Places close to East Hemet with a page on this site:

• Valle Vista 3 mi
• Hemet 3 mi
• San Jacinto 6 mi
• Green Acres 8 mi
• Winchester 8 mi
• Homeland 10 mi
• Perris 17 mi
• Murrieta 18 mi
• Temecula 20 mi

Elevation and setting

The center of East Hemet is about 1,682 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Walnut is at about 894 feet, which puts East Hemet about 800 feet higher.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

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