Indian River County, Florida
Indian River Shores, Florida
Indian River Shores FL Real Estate at a Glance
Location
Orchid Island, Indian River County
ZIP code
32963
Population
About 4,200 year-round (2020 Census). It nearly doubles from October to Easter.
Main road
State Road A1A
Style of living
Mostly gated, low-density neighborhoods on the ocean and the river
Mailing address
Many homes use a Vero Beach mailing address, but Indian River Shores is its own incorporated town.
Town of Indian River Shores
Everything residents and new neighbors look up most, in one place.
Town Hall
6001 N. Highway A1A, Indian River Shores, FL 32963.
Public Safety Department
The town has its own cross-trained police, fire and EMS department, serving residents since 1973.
- Non-emergency: 772-231-2451
- Emergency: 911
Community Center
6001 N. Highway A1A (town complex).
Trash, permits, and town meetings
Find trash pickup, permits and town meeting details on the Town's website.
Info checked November 2026. Always confirm with the Town.
Indian River Shores Beaches and Beach Access
Tracking Station Beach Park
800 46th Place
Entrance off A1A between CVS and 7-Eleven.
- Lifeguards daily, 9:10 am to 4:50 pm
- Restrooms and showers
- Pavilion
- Paved parking
- ADA beach access
A local surfing favorite.
No pets.
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Turtle Trail Beach Access
North end of Indian River Shores, off A1A.
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Neighborhoods in Indian River Shores
Tap a community to see homes, or ask us what is for sale there.
John's Island
Private member-owned club community on about 1,650 acres, ocean to river, with golf, a beach club and tennis.
The Shores
Guard-gated community just north of John's Island.
Pebble Bay
Palm Island Plantation
River Club at Carlton
Oceanfront condos
Carlton
Bermuda Bay
Pebble Beach Villas
Houses for Sale in Indian River Shores
Oceanfront estates, riverfront homes, golf homes, and beachside condos.
Looking for a home in Indian River Shores? Call Peter at 772-284-1419 or Kate at 772-342-4006, or send us a message.
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Nearby
- Vero BeachHomes, neighborhoods and market numbers just south of the town.
- Living in Vero BeachOur local guide to daily life in Vero Beach.
- SebastianHomes and neighborhoods in Sebastian, to the north.
Orchid and Windsor are neighboring communities to the north.
Indian River Shores FAQs
Is Indian River Shores part of Vero Beach?
No. It is its own incorporated town with its own government and public safety department. Many homes have a Vero Beach mailing address and the 32963 ZIP code.
What ZIP code is Indian River Shores?
32963.
Who provides police and fire service in Indian River Shores?
The town's own Public Safety Department, with officers cross-trained as police, firefighters and EMTs.
Where is the public beach in Indian River Shores?
Tracking Station Beach Park, off A1A between CVS and 7-Eleven. It has lifeguards, restrooms and parking.
Where is Indian River Shores, Florida?
Indian River Shores is on Orchid Island in Indian River County, on Florida's east coast. It sits along A1A just north of Vero Beach, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River.
Is Indian River Shores the same as Indian Shores?
No. Indian Shores is a beach town on the Gulf Coast in Pinellas County, near Clearwater. Indian River Shores is on the Atlantic side in Indian River County, about 3 hours away on the Treasure Coast.
What's the difference between Vero Beach and Indian River Shores?
Indian River Shores is its own town with its own government and its own police, fire and EMS department. It's almost all residential, mostly gated neighborhoods on the ocean and river. Vero Beach has the downtown, the shops and restaurants, and a wider range of home prices. Many Shores residents still use a Vero Beach mailing address.
What airport is closest to Indian River Shores?
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) is about 15 minutes away. Melbourne Orlando International (MLB) is about 40 minutes, Palm Beach International (PBI) is about 1 hour 15 minutes, and Orlando International (MCO) is about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Where is the Indian River?
The Indian River is the saltwater lagoon on the west side of Orchid Island, part of the Indian River Lagoon. It separates the island from the mainland, and many Indian River Shores homes sit right on it.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Indian River Shores?
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