Thermal
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Thermal is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Riverside County, California, with 2,676 residents (2020 Census). It sits at -138 ft (-42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coachella, 4.5 miles N.
- 2,676residents (2020 Census)
- -138 ftelevation · -42 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.3 km²
- 285 / sq mipopulation density
- 92236ZIP code
About Thermal
Thermal is an unincorporated community within the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, California, United States, located approximately 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Palm Springs and about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) north of the Salton Sea. The community's elevation is 138 feet (42 m) below mean sea level. It is served by area codes 760 and 442 and is in ZIP Code 92274. The population was 2,676 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Thermal a census-designated place (CDP), which does not precisely correspond to the historical community.
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- Median home value
- $187,000
- Median rent
- $986/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Thermal had 2,676 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,676 |
|---|---|
| Density | 285 per sq mi (110 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thermal at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,676 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.39 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Elevation | -138 ft (-42 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6262° N, 116.1308° W |
| ZIP code | 92236 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0678456 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thermal
- Coachella4.5 mi N
- Vista Santa Rosa4.5 mi W
- Mecca5.1 mi SE
- Oasis6.8 mi S
- La Quinta8.1 mi W
- Indio9.5 mi NW
- Bermuda Dunes12.1 mi NW
- Indian Wells12.5 mi NW
- Desert Palms14.3 mi NW
- North Shore14.8 mi SE
- Palm Desert15.5 mi NW
- Desert Shores16.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Thermal
What county is Thermal in?
Thermal is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Thermal, CA?
2,676 people lived in Thermal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thermal, CA?
The ZIP code of Thermal is 92236.
What is the elevation of Thermal?
-138 feet (-42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thermal?
Coachella (4.5 mi), Vista Santa Rosa (4.5 mi), Mecca (5.1 mi), Oasis (6.8 mi), La Quinta (8.1 mi).
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