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

ZIP code in Rainbow

ZIP code in Rainbow: 92028.

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

About Rainbow

Rainbow is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in San Diego County. The area of Rainbow is about 11 square miles; its population is about 1,830, or 165 per square mile. Temecula, a city of about 112,431, is the closest larger city: about 6 miles north of Rainbow.

Around Rainbow

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Rainbow include Pala, Fallbrook, and Temecula.

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

Rainbow at 1,272 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Rainbow is about 1,272 feet above sea level (USGS). Indio is at about 3 feet, which puts Rainbow about 1,250 feet higher.

Housing in Rainbow

Rainbow has about 727 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1976, and 60% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 78% of Rainbow's homes. About 80 in 100 occupied homes in Rainbow are lived in by their owners. 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 Rainbow.

Rainbow in relation to Indio

Measured in a straight line, Rainbow is about 57 miles southwest of Indio. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Indio is in Riverside County, Rainbow is in San Diego County. Of the 72 places on this site's list, Rainbow ranks 64th in distance from Indio. On a map, Anza, Lake Riverside, and Aguanga sit roughly between Indio and Rainbow. Nearest to Indio on this site's list: Bermuda Dunes, Desert Palms, Indian Wells, and Coachella.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on snapped cables, broken spring replacement, opener repair, emergency repair, and new garage 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 near Rainbow

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

• Pala 5 mi
• Temecula 6 mi
• Murrieta 12 mi
• French Valley 13 mi
• Wildomar 16 mi
• Aguanga 17 mi
• Hemet 24 mi
• Valle Vista 27 mi

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

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