Furnace Creek

Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

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Furnace Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Inyo County, California, with 136 residents (2020 Census). It sits at -190 ft (-58 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Amargosa Valley, 23.1 miles E.

About Furnace Creek

Furnace Creek (formerly Greenland Ranch) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. The population was 136 at the 2020 census, up from 24 at the 2010 census. The elevation of the village is 190 feet (58 m) below sea level. The visitor center, museum, and headquarters of Death Valley National Park are located at Furnace Creek.

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Living in Furnace Creek

Median household income
$47,917
Median home value
$9,999
Median age
36
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Furnace Creek, CA population

Furnace Creek had 136 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census136
Density4 per sq mi (2 per km²)

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

Furnace Creek at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyInyo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population136 (2020)
Land area31.46 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Elevation-190 ft (-58 m)
Coordinates36.4277° N, 116.8747° W
ZIP code92328
Official websitefurnacecreekresort.com
Census code (GEOID)0628021

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

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Frequently asked questions about Furnace Creek

What county is Furnace Creek in?

Furnace Creek is in Inyo County, California.

What is the population of Furnace Creek, CA?

136 people lived in Furnace Creek at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Furnace Creek, CA?

The ZIP code of Furnace Creek is 92328.

What is the elevation of Furnace Creek?

-190 feet (-58 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Furnace Creek?

Amargosa Valley (23.1 mi), Beatty (40.2 mi), Darwin (41.2 mi), Valley Wells (45.7 mi), Shoshone (45.7 mi).

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