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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
$66,598
Median income
$353,800
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Joshua Tree pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th 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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $38,777. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $353,800 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $1,223 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 92252 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Bernardino County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 92252?

44.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 67.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%

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

$38,777

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92252 ranks nationally

Joshua Tree, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,598 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,189

Total Housing Units

3,240

Occupied Units

1,949

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$353,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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.

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.