Joshua Tree, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92252
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,647
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,598
- Median income Near-median income area
- $353,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Joshua Tree pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92252 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 662.0 in 2023 to 669.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92252 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, home to 9,647 residents across 233.0 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92252 reports a modest median household income of $66,598 (34% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,777. The poverty rate is 22.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $353,800 (54% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,223; owner occupancy is 67.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92252 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 92252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joshua Tree, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92252.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92252, Joshua Tree, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,647
Population
233.0
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92252?
44.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
8.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,598
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$38,777
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92252 ranks among California ZIPs
Joshua Tree, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,598 21st percentile higher than 21% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,189housing units
5,189
Total Housing Units
3,240
Occupied Units
1,949
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,800
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,223
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
669
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+569%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92252 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +569% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.6% | 414 |
| 2021 | +33.4% | 552 |
| 2022 | +29.4% | 714 |
| 2023 | -7.3% | 662 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 669 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 154 business establishments in ZIP 92252, employing approximately 1,190 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,430,000.
154
Businesses
1,190
Employees
$57.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 16 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 7.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 7.1% |
| Information | 7 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92252 vs 92284 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92284 | Yucca Valley, CA | 25,095 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92252, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,647 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 92252 in?
ZIP code 92252 (Joshua Tree) is located in San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-bernardino-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92252?
ZIP code 92252 in Joshua Tree, CA has a population of 9,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92252?
The median household income in ZIP 92252 is $66,598, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92252?
The median home value in ZIP 92252 is $353,800, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92252 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92252?
ZIP code 92252 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 1,190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92252?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92252 are: Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92252?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92252 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 569%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92252?
In ZIP code 92252, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92252?
In ZIP code 92252, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92252?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92252 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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