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

ZIP code in Wrightwood

Wrightwood ZIP code: 92397.

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

From Hemet to Wrightwood

Measured in a straight line, Wrightwood is about 56 miles northwest of Hemet. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Hemet is in Riverside County, Wrightwood is in San Bernardino County. Of the 213 places on this site's list, Wrightwood ranks 188th in distance from Hemet. Between Hemet and Wrightwood the map shows Highgrove, Grand Terrace, Colton, and Rialto. The places on this site's list closest to Hemet are East Hemet, San Jacinto, Green Acres, and Winchester.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Homes in Wrightwood

Wrightwood has about 2,755 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1971, and 70% of homes were built before 1980. 96% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 79% 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 Wrightwood.

About Wrightwood

Wrightwood is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in San Bernardino County. Wrightwood covers about 6.0 square miles and has about 4,461 residents, roughly 750 per square mile. Rancho Cucamonga, a city of about 176,675, is the closest larger city: about 15 miles south of Wrightwood.

Places in and around Wrightwood

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Wrightwood include Piñon Hills.

Parks in and around Wrightwood include Wrightwood Veteran’s Memorial Park, Vivian Null Park, and Hollis M. Stewart Children’s Park.

Public schools near the center of Wrightwood include Wrightwood Elementary.

Museums and attractions in and around Wrightwood: Wrightwood History Museum.

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

Close to Wrightwood

These places sit nearest Wrightwood and also have a page on this site:

• Mount Baldy 8 mi
• Phelan 9 mi
• Lytle Creek 10 mi
• Oak Hills 13 mi
• San Antonio Heights 13 mi
• Rancho Cucamonga 15 mi
• La Verne 18 mi
• Pomona 21 mi

Wrightwood at 6,736 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Wrightwood is about 6,736 feet above sea level (USGS). Hemet is at about 1,537 feet, which puts Wrightwood about 5,200 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: snapped cables, broken spring replacement, opener repair, new garage doors, and emergency repair. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

This page is a profile of Wrightwood, not a service promise. For an answer about your own address, call the number at the top of the page.

The Wrightwood page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Wrightwood page.