Palm Desert
City in Riverside County, California
Palm Desert is a city in Riverside County, California, with 51,163 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Indian Wells, 3.3 miles SE.
- 51,163residents (2020 Census)
- 220 ftelevation · 67 m
- 26.8 sq miland area · 69.4 km²
- 1,911 / sq mipopulation density
- 92211main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Palm Desert
Palm Desert is a city in the Coachella Valley region of Riverside County, California. The city is located in the Colorado Desert arm of the Sonoran Desert, about 14 miles (23 km) east of Palm Springs, 121 miles (195 km) northeast of San Diego and 122 miles (196 km) east of Los Angeles. The population was 51,163 at the 2020 census, and the city has been one of the state's fastest-growing since 1980, when its population was 11,801.
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- Median household income
- $77,513
- Median home value
- $542,000
- Median rent
- $1,778/mo
- Median age
- 57.5
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Palm Desert had 51,163 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51,163 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,911 per sq mi (738 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palm Desert at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 51,163 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.78 sq mi (69.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7376° N, 116.3641° W |
| ZIP codes | 92211, 92210, 92260 |
| Official website | palmdesert.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palm Desert
- Indian Wells3.3 mi SE
- Rancho Mirage4.1 mi NW
- Bermuda Dunes4.4 mi E
- Desert Palms4.8 mi NE
- Thousand Palms5.4 mi N
- Indio7.4 mi E
- La Quinta8.8 mi SE
- Cathedral City8.8 mi NW
- Indio Hills9.8 mi NE
- Sky Valley10.6 mi N
- Palm Springs11.0 mi NW
- Vista Santa Rosa12.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palm Desert
What county is Palm Desert in?
Palm Desert is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Palm Desert, CA?
51,163 people lived in Palm Desert at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palm Desert, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92211. Other ZIP codes: 92210, 92260.
What is the elevation of Palm Desert?
220 feet (67 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palm Desert?
Indian Wells (3.3 mi), Rancho Mirage (4.1 mi), Bermuda Dunes (4.4 mi), Desert Palms (4.8 mi), Thousand Palms (5.4 mi).
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