Palo Verde
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
Palo Verde is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Imperial County, California, with 152 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cibola, 4.7 miles SE.
- 152residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 262 / sq mipopulation density
- 85328ZIP code
About Palo Verde
Palo Verde (Spanish for "Green Stick"; Mojave: Hanyomalivah) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California. Its name comes from the native desert tree, Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida), which in turn takes its name from the Spanish words for stick (palo) and green (verde), and shares its name with the Palo Verde Valley, the valley in which it is located.
As of the 2020 census, Palo Verde had a population of 152.
The Imperial County line passes just north of the town. A community named Ripley, in Riverside County lies along SR78 between Blythe and Palo Verde.
The ZIP Code for the community is 92266 and there is no postal delivery; residents use post office boxes. There is a U.S. Postal Service post office and an Imperial County Sheriff's substation. The first post office to operate at Palo Verde opened in 1903 as Paloverde, changed its name to Palo Verde in 1905, and closed in 1940. A post office was re-established in 1949.
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Palo Verde had 152 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 152 |
|---|---|
| Density | 262 per sq mi (101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palo Verde at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Imperial County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 152 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4278° N, 114.7271° W |
| ZIP code | 85328 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655422 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palo Verde
- Cibola, AZ4.7 mi SE
- Ripley7.9 mi NE
- Mesa Verde11.6 mi N
- Blythe16.7 mi N
- Ehrenberg, AZ19.1 mi NE
- La Paz Valley, AZ29.3 mi E
- Quartzsite, AZ33.7 mi NE
- Martinez Lake, AZ33.9 mi SE
- Yuma Proving Ground, AZ42.3 mi SE
- Desert Center42.6 mi NW
- Poston, AZ43.2 mi NE
- Calipatria47.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Palo Verde
What county is Palo Verde in?
Palo Verde is in Imperial County, California.
What is the population of Palo Verde, CA?
152 people lived in Palo Verde at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palo Verde, CA?
The ZIP code of Palo Verde is 85328.
What is the elevation of Palo Verde?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palo Verde?
Cibola (4.7 mi), Ripley (7.9 mi), Mesa Verde (11.6 mi), Blythe (16.7 mi), Ehrenberg (19.1 mi).
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