Desert Palms

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

Aerial view of Desert Palms, California
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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.

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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Living in Desert Palms

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, CA population

Desert Palms had 6,686 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,686
Density2,500 per sq mi (965 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Desert Palms at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyRiverside County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,686 (2020)
Land area2.67 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates33.7791° N, 116.2982° W
ZIP code92211
Census code (GEOID)0619022

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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