Garnet
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

Garnet is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Riverside County, California, with 7,118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Desert Edge, 2.3 miles E.
- 7,118residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.4 km²
- 904 / sq mipopulation density
- 92240ZIP code
About Garnet
Garnet is a census-designated place in Riverside County, California. Garnet sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 m). The 2020 United States census reported Garnet's population as 7,118.
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- Median household income
- $72,694
- Median home value
- $267,900
- Median rent
- $1,907/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Garnet had 7,118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 904 per sq mi (349 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Garnet at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,118 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.88 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9179° N, 116.4796° W |
| ZIP code | 92240 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0629112 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Garnet
- Desert Edge2.3 mi E
- Desert Hot Springs4.5 mi NW
- Cathedral City5.8 mi S
- Sky Valley7.4 mi E
- Palm Springs8.6 mi SW
- Thousand Palms10.1 mi SE
- Rancho Mirage11.1 mi S
- Morongo Valley11.7 mi NW
- Whitewater12.0 mi W
- Palm Desert14.1 mi SE
- Desert Palms14.1 mi SE
- Indio Hills14.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Garnet
What county is Garnet in?
Garnet is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Garnet, CA?
7,118 people lived in Garnet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Garnet, CA?
The ZIP code of Garnet is 92240.
What is the elevation of Garnet?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Garnet?
Desert Edge (2.3 mi), Desert Hot Springs (4.5 mi), Cathedral City (5.8 mi), Sky Valley (7.4 mi), Palm Springs (8.6 mi).
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