Rescue is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north-northwest of Shingle Springs, Rescue consists of primarily farmland and ranches with a few residential neighborhoods and businesses. Downtown Rescue is quite small, with only a post office, fire station, two churches, a restaurant and a community center to distinguish it from the more rural areas. The restaurant operates in the former quarters of a longtime business known as the Rescue Store which also sold gasoline. The zip code is 95672, and Rescue is located in area code 530. Rescue lies at an elevation of 1214 feet (370 m). Rescue has been noted for its unusual place name.