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Joshua Tree, CA
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California. ZIP codes: 92252.
Population
6,234
Land area
36.1sq mi
People per sq mi
173
ZIP codes
1
Joshua Tree and its ZIP codes
Joshua Tree at a glance
- Joshua Tree is 31% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,291, 33% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $334,200 (55% below California) and median rent is $1,246 a month.
Local data for Joshua Tree, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Joshua Tree, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,291
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$334,200
Median rent
$1,246/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,159), Irish Americans (847), German Americans (501).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Bernardino County. PPP loans are for Joshua Tree.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,749
848,961 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.6B
FY 2026, $5,298 per person
PPP loans
$5.5M
189 loans, 951 jobs reported
How people get to work
Joshua Tree, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home27.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Joshua Tree, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,317
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,919
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
102° / 38°F
4.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joshua Tree, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Joshua Tree
1 in or overlapping Joshua Tree. Population shown
Cities near Joshua Tree
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Yucca ValleyTown | 6.8 mi | 39.8 |
| Homestead ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 33.9 |
| Morongo ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 25.2 |
| Twentynine PalmsCity | 16 mi | 58.7 |
| Desert EdgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Sky ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 24.3 |
| GarnetCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.9 |
| Desert Hot SpringsCity | 17 mi | 30.1 |
| Indio HillsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 21.9 |
| Thousand PalmsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 23.6 |
| Cathedral CityCity | 23 mi | 22.5 |
| Desert PalmsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| WhitewaterCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 9.9 |
| Rancho MirageCity | 26 mi | 25.3 |
| Bermuda DunesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| Palm SpringsCity | 27 mi | 94.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joshua Tree, CA in?
- Joshua Tree is in San Bernardino County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Joshua Tree, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Joshua Tree include 92252.
- What is the population of Joshua Tree, CA?
- About 6,234 people live in Joshua Tree, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joshua Tree?
- Nearby places include Yucca Valley (6.8 mi), Homestead Valley (11 mi), Morongo Valley (15 mi), Twentynine Palms (16 mi), Desert Edge (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023