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North Shore, CA
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92254.
Population
3,515
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
314
ZIP codes
1
North Shore and its ZIP codes
North Shore at a glance
- North Shore is 25% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,795, 48% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,900 (72% below California) and median rent is $1,365 a month.
Local data for North Shore, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Shore, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,795
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$203,900
Median rent
$1,365/mo
Homeownership
91.4%
Bachelor's or higher
1.5%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,096), Guatemalan Americans (185), Salvadoran Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for North Shore.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.2B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
How people get to work
North Shore, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.7%
- Carpooled40.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Shore, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,458
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,343
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
107° / 44°F
3.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Shore, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.4%
U.S. 11.1% +17.3 pts
ZIP codes in North Shore
1 in or overlapping North Shore. Population shown
Cities near North Shore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeccaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| Desert ShoresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Salton Sea BeachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| OasisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 19.6 |
| ThermalCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.4 |
| Bombay BeachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Salton CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 21.4 |
| CoachellaCity | 19 mi | 29.9 |
| Vista Santa RosaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 16.1 |
| La QuintaCity | 24 mi | 35.3 |
| IndioCity | 24 mi | 33.2 |
| Bermuda DunesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.9 |
| Indian WellsCity | 28 mi | 14.3 |
| Desert PalmsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.7 |
| NilandCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Shore, CA in?
- North Shore is in Riverside County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in North Shore, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Shore include 92254.
- What is the population of North Shore, CA?
- About 3,515 people live in North Shore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Shore?
- Nearby places include Mecca (10 mi), Desert Shores (11 mi), Salton Sea Beach (11 mi), Oasis (12 mi), Thermal (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023