Blythe, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Blythe, CA is a small incorporated city located in Riverside County in the state of California. Our data estimates 19,682 residents, places it at 33.622°N, 114.619°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Blythe, CA?

What is the population of Blythe, CA?

Blythe has an estimated population of 19,682. That makes it the 366th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 28th largest of 72 places in Riverside County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Blythe is roughly 5.8 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Orinda (19,926), Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (19,804), Albany (19,696), La Crescenta-Montrose (19,689), Castaic (19,400). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Blythe differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Blythe?

Blythe has about 738 people per square mile (285 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within California, it is denser than about 44% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Blythe use?

Blythe uses 2 ZIP codes: 92225, 92226. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Blythe in?

Blythe is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fortuna Foothills, AZ, about 68 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Blythe located in California?

Blythe lies in the southeastern part of California, at 33.622° north latitude and 114.619° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 513 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Lake Havasu City, AZ, roughly 63 miles to the north, which shows how near Blythe is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Yuma, AZ, 71 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Blythe, CA?

The closest listed place to Blythe is Calipatria, CA, 60.7 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Blythe in?

Blythe is in Riverside County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06065. The county contains 72 places in our data, 48 of which have their own page here and 24 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Riverside (2,107,852), Murrieta (496,046), Indio (417,059), Moreno Valley (213,055), Hemet (177,253). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Blythe from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Blythe is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 220 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,272 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Blythe?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Blythe: Blythe, GA (711). When you search for Blythe, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Blythe in Riverside County, California.

Planning a move to Blythe?

If you are weighing Blythe, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.