Desert Hot Springs
City in Riverside County, California
Desert Hot Springs is a city in Riverside County, California, with 32,512 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,076 ft (328 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garnet, 4.5 miles SE.
- 32,512residents (2020 Census)
- 1,076 ftelevation · 328 m
- 30.1 sq miland area · 78.0 km²
- 1,079 / sq mipopulation density
- 92240main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The city is located within the Coachella Valley geographic region. The population was 32,512 as of the 2020 census, up from 25,938 at the 2010 census. The city has experienced rapid growth since the 1970s when there were 2,700 residents. The city is commonly referred to by its initials, DHS.
It is named for its many natural hot springs. It is one of several places in the world with naturally occurring hot and cold mineral springs. More than 20 natural mineral spring lodgings can be found in town. Unlike hot springs with high sulfur content, the mineral springs in town are odorless.
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- Median household income
- $52,761
- Median home value
- $354,800
- Median rent
- $1,412/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Desert Hot Springs had 32,512 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,512 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,079 per sq mi (417 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Desert Hot Springs at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,512 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.13 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9576° N, 116.5423° W |
| ZIP codes | 92240, 92258 |
| Official website | cityofdhs.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0618996 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Desert Hot Springs
- Garnet4.5 mi SE
- Desert Edge6.3 mi E
- Morongo Valley8.0 mi N
- Whitewater8.4 mi W
- Cathedral City9.6 mi SE
- Palm Springs10.6 mi S
- Sky Valley11.7 mi SE
- Yucca Valley13.4 mi NE
- Cabazon14.1 mi W
- Thousand Palms14.6 mi SE
- Rancho Mirage15.0 mi SE
- Joshua Tree17.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Desert Hot Springs
What county is Desert Hot Springs in?
Desert Hot Springs is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Desert Hot Springs, CA?
32,512 people lived in Desert Hot Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92240. Other ZIP codes: 92258.
What is the elevation of Desert Hot Springs?
1,076 feet (328 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Desert Hot Springs?
Garnet (4.5 mi), Desert Edge (6.3 mi), Morongo Valley (8.0 mi), Whitewater (8.4 mi), Cathedral City (9.6 mi).
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