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

ZIP code in Whitewater

Whitewater ZIP code: 92282.

Distances are straight-line from Lake Forest 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 Whitewater: those whose USPS city name is Whitewater (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Whitewater (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

The center of Whitewater is about 1,589 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Lake Forest is at about 625 feet, which puts Whitewater about 950 feet higher.

About Whitewater

Whitewater is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Riverside County. The area of Whitewater is about 9.9 square miles; its population is about 1,194, or 121 per square mile. The name Whitewater is shared by 6 places across the country. This is the one in Riverside County.

The houses of Whitewater

Census estimates count 403 housing units in Whitewater. The median home was built in 2001, and 22% of homes were built before 1980. 73% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 80% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Whitewater.

From Lake Forest to Whitewater

Measured in a straight line, Whitewater is about 60 miles east of Lake Forest. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Lake Forest is in Orange County, Whitewater is in Riverside County. Of the 283 places on this site's list, Whitewater ranks 283rd in distance from Lake Forest. Between Lake Forest and Whitewater the map shows Good Hope, Perris, Nuevo, and Beaumont. The places on this site's list closest to Lake Forest are Foothill Ranch, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, and Laguna Hills.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

Around Whitewater

Nearby places on the map include Cabazon.

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

Places near Whitewater

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

• Cabazon 6 mi
• Banning 12 mi
• Beaumont 16 mi
• Cherry Valley 16 mi
• Oak Glen 17 mi
• Valle Vista 18 mi
• Lakeview 26 mi
• Redlands 29 mi
• Romoland 29 mi

A broken spring or a door off its track in Whitewater 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 Whitewater, see the Whitewater page of our website.