Desert Shores

Census-designated place in Imperial County, California

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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.

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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Living in Desert Shores

Median household income
$37,212
Median home value
$178,600
Median age
47.4
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Desert Shores, CA population

Desert Shores had 1,128 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,128
Density1,617 per sq mi (624 per km²)

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

Desert Shores at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyImperial County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,128 (2020)
Land area0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Water area0.11 sq mi (0.27 km²)
Elevation-197 ft (-60 m)
Coordinates33.4038° N, 116.0392° W
ZIP code92274
Census code (GEOID)0619024

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

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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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