ZIP Code 92261: Palm Desert, California
ZIP code 92261 is assigned to Palm Desert, California, and lies within Riverside County. Its reference point is at latitude 33.6604 and longitude -116.4082 (33°39'37.4"N 116°24'29.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 92261
Palm Desert, CA has 4 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 92261, they include 92211, 92255, 92260.
Across Riverside County there are 103 ZIP codes listed, and California has 2,792 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 92260 in Palm Desert, CA, about 1.4 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 92261 |
|---|---|
| City | Palm Desert |
| County | Riverside County |
| State | California (CA) |
| Latitude | 33.6604 |
| Longitude | -116.4082 |
| DMS | 33°39'37.4"N 116°24'29.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 92260 (Palm Desert, 1.4 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 92261
Map centered on 33.6604, -116.4082. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Palm Desert, CA
Video: Palm Desert, CA
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa | Palm Desert, California | Resort and Room Tour — by Bev and Ryan · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 92261
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 92261, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 92261, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Indian Wells, CA (5.6 mi northeast), La Quinta, CA (5.8 mi east) and Rancho Mirage, CA (7.2 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Indian Wells, CA – 5.6 mi northeast
- La Quinta, CA – 5.8 mi east
- Rancho Mirage, CA – 7.2 mi north
- Mountain Center, CA – 8.7 mi west
- Palm Springs, CA – 10 mi northwest
- Indio, CA – 10 mi northeast
- Thousand Palms, CA – 10 mi north
- Cathedral City, CA – 11 mi north
- Coachella, CA – 13 mi east
Schools Near Palm Desert, CA
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 92261 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Palm Desert and Riverside County.
Searching nearby communities such as Indian Wells and La Quinta can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 92261.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Palm Desert, CA are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 92261.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Palm Desert, CA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 92261 may also use facilities in nearby Indian Wells, La Quinta and Rancho Mirage.
Shopping and Dining in Palm Desert
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 92261 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Palm Desert, California can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 92261.
To research local history, try searching for Riverside County records and archives along with the name Palm Desert.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 92261, Indian Wells lies about 5.6 mi to the northeast, La Quinta lies about 5.8 mi to the east, Rancho Mirage lies about 7.2 mi to the north, Mountain Center lies about 8.7 mi to the west and Palm Springs lies about 10 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Palm Desert show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 92261
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Vista Point - View of Palm Springs (12.2010) - panoramio”): Martin Haeusler, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Vista Point - View direction Salton Sea (12.2010) - panoramio”): Martin Haeusler, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa | Palm Desert, California | Resort and Room Tour” by Bev and Ryan, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 92261 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.