92252 ZIP Code — Joshua Tree, CA

San Bernardino County, California

ZIP code 92252 is located in Joshua Tree, California, within San Bernardino County. It covers approximately 112.32 square miles and serves a population of 7,911 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92252

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The gap between median ($53,868) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 92252 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,911

population

112.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Joshua Tree	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92284 Yucca Valley (11.6 mi) 92256 Morongo Valley (17.7 mi) 92240 Desert Hot Springs (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,911
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	112.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.1493
Longitude	-116.2821
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760/442

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	6.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

7,911

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$53,868

Median household income

$36,220

Per capita income

$272,800

Median home value

$1,122

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

4,024

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

184

Under 5

213

151

5–9

175

161

10–14

186

214

15–19

247

192

20–24

223

580

25–34

673

426

35–44

493

443

45–54

513

215

55–59

249

318

60–64

369

484

65–74

560

191

75–84

222

106

85+

123

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,384	17.5%
18 and over	6,527	82.5%
65 and over	1,686	21.3%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Two or more races 10.4%

Other race 3.4%

Asian 2.8%

Black or African American 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,115	69.3%
Hispanic or Latino	918	10.4%
Two or more races	914	10.4%
Other race	302	3.4%
Asian	249	2.8%
Black or African American	158	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	147	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	26	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	6.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$53,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 31.2%

$300k–$500k 22.9%

$500k–$1M 15.7%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,800
Median rent / month	$1,122
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	34.6%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	24.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.8%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	37.4%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.1%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	8.0%
Solar	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,187	35.5%
Cohabiting couple	418	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	858	25.6%
Female householder, no spouse	884	26.4%
Households with children under 18	629	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,188	35.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.8%	34.9%
Married	42.6%	36.9%
Separated	0.8%	1.6%
Widowed	2.4%	8.8%
Divorced	13.4%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 32.8%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	5.2%
Kindergarten	19	1.4%
Elementary school	486	35.9%
High school	418	30.9%
College / grad school	360	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.5%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Professional & management 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Public administration 8.1%

Construction 7.5%

Retail trade 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Other services 3.8%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.8%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.5%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.7%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	27.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	681	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.9%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,514	95.0%
Spanish	192	2.6%
Other Indo-European	143	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	45	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,323	92.6%
Born in same state	7,059	89.2%
Born in different state	4,423	55.9%
Foreign born	264	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	588	7.4%
Not a US citizen	338	57.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,104	14%
French	909	11.5%
Arab	265	3.3%
Polish	197	2.5%
English	185	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	54	0.7%
German	24	0.3%
Norwegian	20	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92252

What city is ZIP code 92252 in?

ZIP code 92252 is primarily assigned to Joshua Tree, California.

What county is ZIP code 92252 in?

ZIP code 92252 falls within San Bernardino County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92252?

21% of residents in ZIP code 92252 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92252 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 92252 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 92252 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 92252 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 92252?

ZIP code 92252 has an estimated population of 7,911 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92252 in?

ZIP code 92252 observes the PST timezone.