Desert Shores
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California

Desert Shores is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Imperial County, California, with 1,128 residents (2020 Census). It sits at -197 ft (-60 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salton Sea Beach, 2.5 miles SE.
- 1,128residents (2020 Census)
- -197 ftelevation · -60 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 1,617 / sq mipopulation density
- 92274ZIP code
About Desert Shores
Desert Shores (formerly Fish Springs) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California, US. It is part of the El Centro Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Desert Shores had a population of 1,128.
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- Median household income
- $37,212
- Median home value
- $178,600
- Median age
- 47.4
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Desert Shores had 1,128 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,128 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,617 per sq mi (624 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Desert Shores at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Imperial County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,128 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | -197 ft (-60 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4038° N, 116.0392° W |
| ZIP code | 92274 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0619024 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Desert Shores
- Salton Sea Beach2.5 mi SE
- Salton City8.5 mi SE
- Oasis9.9 mi NW
- North Shore10.6 mi NE
- Mecca12.0 mi N
- Thermal16.2 mi N
- Vista Santa Rosa17.9 mi NW
- Bombay Beach18.3 mi E
- Coachella20.7 mi N
- La Quinta20.9 mi NW
- Borrego Springs21.5 mi SW
- Indio25.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Desert Shores
What county is Desert Shores in?
Desert Shores is in Imperial County, California.
What is the population of Desert Shores, CA?
1,128 people lived in Desert Shores at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Shores, CA?
The ZIP code of Desert Shores is 92274.
What is the elevation of Desert Shores?
-197 feet (-60 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Desert Shores?
Salton Sea Beach (2.5 mi), Salton City (8.5 mi), Oasis (9.9 mi), North Shore (10.6 mi), Mecca (12.0 mi).
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