--- title: "Indian River Shores, Florida | Homes for Sale & Town Guide" url: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/cities/indian-river-shores description: "Your guide to the Town of Indian River Shores, FL 32963. Town services, beaches, neighborhoods, and homes for sale from local Realtors Peter White & Kate Ward, REMAX Gold." lang: en --- Skip to main content Image: Bright Atlantic beach on a barrier island with sea oats and sea grape on the dune and turquoise surf under a clear blue sky (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/__l5e/assets-v1/31aca85a-7a6d-4cf6-81a0-95f59460bf55/irs-hero.webp) Indian River County, Florida # Indian River Shores, Florida A quiet barrier island town between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River, just north of Vero Beach. Search Indian River Shores Homes: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/listings Talk to Peter & Kate ## 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. irshores.com (opens in a new tab): https://www.irshores.com/ - ### Public Safety Department The town has its own cross-trained police, fire and EMS department, serving residents since 1973. - Non-emergency: 772-231-2451 (+17722312451) - 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. irshores.com (opens in a new tab): https://www.irshores.com/ Info checked November 2026. Always confirm with the Town. ## Indian River Shores Beaches and Beach Access - Image: Wooden boardwalk crossing a green dune to a sunny Atlantic beach with a lifeguard stand in the distance (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/__l5e/assets-v1/7326a0c5-8a1d-4b72-9efc-07fe2d887c72/irs-tracking-station.webp) ### 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. Get directions to Tracking Station Beach Park (opens in a new tab): https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tracking%20Station%20Park%2C%20800%2046th%20Place%2C%20Vero%20Beach%2C%20FL%2032963 - Image: Sandy footpath between sea grape and sea oats leading to a quiet Atlantic beach (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/__l5e/assets-v1/1deb5d97-78bd-40e2-9192-1883eb1e9a3d/irs-turtle-trail.webp) ### Turtle Trail Beach Access North end of Indian River Shores, off A1A. Get directions to Turtle Trail Beach Access (opens in a new tab): https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Turtle%20Trail%20Beach%20Access%2C%20Indian%20River%20Shores%2C%20FL ## 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. View Homes in John's Island: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/johns-island - ### The Shores Guard-gated community just north of John's Island. View Homes in The Shores - ### Pebble Bay View Homes in Pebble Bay - ### Palm Island Plantation View Homes in Palm Island Plantation - ### River Club at Carlton View Homes in River Club at Carlton - Oceanfront condos ### Carlton View Homes in Carlton - ### Bermuda Bay View Homes in Bermuda Bay - ### Pebble Beach Villas View Homes in Pebble Beach Villas Image: Long wooden dock on the calm Indian River at sunset with palms, mangroves and waterfront homes along the shore (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/__l5e/assets-v1/aacaa889-4297-4637-a2aa-750c6cb0a2e4/irs-riverfront.webp) ## 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 (+17722841419) or Kate at 772-342-4006 (+17723424006), or send us a message (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact). ### Get new Indian River Shores listings by email ## Nearby - Vero Beach Homes, neighborhoods and market numbers just south of the town.: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/cities/vero-beach - Living in Vero Beach Our local guide to daily life in Vero Beach.: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/living-in-vero-beach-fl - Sebastian Homes and neighborhoods in Sebastian, to the north.: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/cities/sebastian 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? We're local, we know the island, and we'll give you straight answers. Talk to Peter and Kate. 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