Desert Center
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Desert Center is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Riverside County, California, with 256 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bombay Beach, 33.6 miles SW.
- 256residents (2020 Census)
- 656 ftelevation · 200 m
- 30.4 sq miland area · 78.8 km²
- 8 / sq mipopulation density
- 92239ZIP code
About Desert Center
Desert Center is a census-designated place in the Colorado Desert in Riverside County, California. It is in southern California, between the cities of Indio and Blythe at the junction of Interstate 10 and State Route 177, about halfway between Phoenix and Los Angeles. The ZIP Code is 92239, and the community is in telephone area codes 442 and 760. The elevation is 656 feet (200 m). The population was 256 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $73,393
- Median home value
- $216,100
- Median rent
- $1,135/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Desert Center had 256 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 256 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Desert Center at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 256 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.42 sq mi (78.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7378° N, 115.3666° W |
| ZIP code | 92239 |
| Official website | DesertCenter.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0618982 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Desert Center
- Bombay Beach33.6 mi SW
- North Shore34.9 mi SW
- Niland35.5 mi S
- Mesa Verde37.8 mi E
- Calipatria39.9 mi S
- Palo Verde42.6 mi SE
- Blythe43.2 mi E
- Ripley43.6 mi E
- Salton City45.7 mi SW
- Cibola, AZ47.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Desert Center
What county is Desert Center in?
Desert Center is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Desert Center, CA?
256 people lived in Desert Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Center, CA?
The ZIP code of Desert Center is 92239.
What is the elevation of Desert Center?
656 feet (200 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Desert Center?
Bombay Beach (33.6 mi), North Shore (34.9 mi), Niland (35.5 mi), Mesa Verde (37.8 mi), Calipatria (39.9 mi).
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