An affluent municipality, Indian River Shores is consistently one of the highest median income places in Florida and the United States.

[4][5] Situated in South Florida just north of Vero Beach, the coastal town consists mostly of private, gated neighborhoods and clubs.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,241 people, 2,170 households, and 1,542 families residing in the town.

[10] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,901 people, 2,200 households, and 1,401 families residing in the town.

26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.