Desert Palms
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

Desert Palms is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Riverside County, California, with 6,686 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bermuda Dunes, 2.5 miles S.
- 6,686residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 2,500 / sq mipopulation density
- 92211ZIP code
About Desert Palms
Desert Palms is a census-designated place in the Coachella Valley of eastern Riverside County, southern California. As of the 2020 census, Desert Palms had a population of 6,686. A gated 55+ senior living community, Sun City Palm Desert, comprises the majority of the included area.
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- Median household income
- $79,792
- Median home value
- $567,400
- Median rent
- $1,957/mo
- Median age
- 77.1
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Desert Palms had 6,686 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,686 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,500 per sq mi (965 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Desert Palms at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,686 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.67 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7791° N, 116.2982° W |
| ZIP code | 92211 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0619022 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Desert Palms
- Bermuda Dunes2.5 mi S
- Thousand Palms4.1 mi NW
- Palm Desert4.8 mi SW
- Indio4.9 mi SE
- Indio Hills5.1 mi NE
- Indian Wells5.8 mi S
- Rancho Mirage7.6 mi W
- Sky Valley8.4 mi NW
- La Quinta9.9 mi S
- Cathedral City10.2 mi W
- Coachella10.8 mi SE
- Vista Santa Rosa12.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Desert Palms
What county is Desert Palms in?
Desert Palms is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Desert Palms, CA?
6,686 people lived in Desert Palms at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Palms, CA?
The ZIP code of Desert Palms is 92211.
What is the elevation of Desert Palms?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Desert Palms?
Bermuda Dunes (2.5 mi), Thousand Palms (4.1 mi), Palm Desert (4.8 mi), Indio (4.9 mi), Indio Hills (5.1 mi).
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