Bombay Beach
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
Bombay Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Imperial County, California, with 231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at -223 ft (-68 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salton City, 14.1 miles W.
- 231residents (2020 Census)
- -223 ftelevation · -68 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 348 / sq mipopulation density
- 92257ZIP code
About Bombay Beach
Bombay Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California, United States. It is located on the Salton Sea, 4 miles (6.4 km) west-southwest of Frink and is the lowest community in the United States, located 223 feet (68 m) below sea level. The population was 231 at the 2020 census, down from 295 in 2010, down from 366 in 2000. It is part of the El Centro, California, metropolitan statistical area.
Bombay Beach was once a popular getaway for beachgoers until the 1980s, when the draining and increasing salinity of the Salton Sea destroyed the lake's ecosystem and drove businesses and private landowners out of the area, rendering Bombay Beach a ghost town. Despite this, by 2018, a number of people had moved into the area, and the town's many abandoned structures and features from its past have drawn visitors back in. A 2018 article in The Guardian stated that it was "enjoying a rebirth of sorts with an influx of artists, intellectuals and hipsters who have turned it into a bohemian playground." The Bombay Beach Biennale, an annual art festival, is held here.
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- Median home value
- $93,500
- Median age
- 52.8
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Bombay Beach had 231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 348 per sq mi (134 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bombay Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Imperial County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 231 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.66 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | -223 ft (-68 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3556° N, 115.7269° W |
| ZIP code | 92257 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0607372 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bombay Beach
- Salton City14.1 mi W
- Niland14.7 mi SE
- North Shore15.3 mi NW
- Salton Sea Beach16.5 mi W
- Desert Shores18.3 mi W
- Calipatria19.0 mi SE
- Westmorland22.7 mi S
- Mecca24.7 mi NW
- Oasis25.9 mi NW
- Brawley28.5 mi SE
- Thermal29.9 mi NW
- Vista Santa Rosa33.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Bombay Beach
What county is Bombay Beach in?
Bombay Beach is in Imperial County, California.
What is the population of Bombay Beach, CA?
231 people lived in Bombay Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bombay Beach, CA?
The ZIP code of Bombay Beach is 92257.
What is the elevation of Bombay Beach?
-223 feet (-68 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bombay Beach?
Salton City (14.1 mi), Niland (14.7 mi), North Shore (15.3 mi), Salton Sea Beach (16.5 mi), Desert Shores (18.3 mi).
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