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Desert Center, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know
Desert Center lies toward the outer edge of the region around Sky Valley: about 58 miles east by straight line, and farther by road. Call dispatch to confirm service at your Desert Center address; the exact price is confirmed before work starts.
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Call (760) 623-0893ZIP code in Desert Center
ZIP code in Desert Center: 92239.
| ZIP | From Sky Valley | Residents | Median home built | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92239 | 66 mi E | 296 | 1984 | 78% |
Distances are straight-line from Sky Valley to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Desert Center: those whose USPS city name is Desert Center (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Desert Center (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.
Elevation and setting
The center of Desert Center is about 650 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Sky Valley is at about 1,046 feet, which puts Desert Center about 400 feet lower.
About Desert Center
Desert Center is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Riverside County. The area of Desert Center is about 30 square miles; its population is about 191, or 6 per square mile.
Housing in Desert Center
Census estimates count 184 housing units in Desert Center. The median home was built in 1988, and 37% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 42% of Desert Center's homes. 63% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Desert Center.
Desert Center in relation to Sky Valley
Measured in a straight line, Desert Center is about 58 miles east of Sky Valley. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. The two share a county: Riverside County. Of the 89 places on this site's list, Desert Center ranks 83rd in distance from Sky Valley. Within Riverside County it is number 58 of 62 places on the list. The places on this site's list closest to Sky Valley are Thousand Palms, Desert Edge, Indio Hills, and Cathedral City.
| Side by side | Desert Center | Sky Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 191 | 2,307 |
| Area (square miles) | 30 | 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 6 | 95 |
| Median home built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Single-family detached homes | 42% | 29% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63% | 85% |
| Elevation (feet) | 650 | 1,046 |
Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.
Garage door repairs, explained
If you are comparing repair options, our pages on off-track doors, opener repair, snapped cables, new garage doors, and broken spring replacement explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.
Places near Desert Center
Other places near Desert Center that also have a page on this site:
- North Shore 35 mi
- Mecca 42 mi
- Thermal 45 mi
- Coachella 45 mi
- Oasis 46 mi
- Vista Santa Rosa 49 mi
- Indio 50 mi
- Indio Hills 51 mi
- Desert Palms 54 mi
- Rancho Mirage 61 mi
If you live in Desert Center and want to know whether we can service your garage door, call dispatch with the address; nothing on this page is a promise of service at a given address.
For more about Desert Center, see the Desert Center page of our website.
Address and phone
Address:
34160 Gateway Drive
Sky Valley, CA 92241
Phone: (760) 623-0893
Hours: 7 days a week, 6 AM to 11 PM. Emergency service outside those hours.
Contractor licence: CSLB #1034050