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ZIP 92252

Pop. 7,538·San Bernardino County·800th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,043/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.3%
Month-over-Month
-7.7%
vs US Median
+$78
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ZIP 92252 · $2,043
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,380
Research median
$2,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,516/yr
At $2,043/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Bernardino County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.3% YoY, -7.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,538
Median income
$66,598
Median age
44.6
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
16.2%
22.9%
25.2%
14.2%
21.5%
Under 1816.2%
18–3422.9%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.2%
65+21.5%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.4%
23.9%
White67.4%
Black2.7%
Hispanic23.9%
Asian2.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
20.7%
41.3%
28.1%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college41.3%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92252 in Joshua Tree, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,032 → $66,598
up 35.8%
Population
8,797 → 7,538
down 14.3%
Renter share
40.8% → 32.7%
-8.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.6% → 28.1%
+7.5 pts
Median age
40.9 → 44.6
+3.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $66,598 today, compared with $49,032 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 14.3% since 2021, moving from about 8,797 residents to roughly 7,538. Renters now make up 32.7% of households, compared with 40.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.1% of adults here, versus 20.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92252 covers Joshua Tree, CA. The median rent here is $2,043/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($66,598/yr), ZIP 92252 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92252?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA) is $2,043. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92252 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92252's median rent of $2,043/mo is $78 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92252 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92252 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #800 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,043/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92252?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,043/mo in ZIP 92252. The local median household income is $66,598/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92252?

Rent in ZIP 92252 has decreased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92252 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92252 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,043/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($66,598/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92252 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92252 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 92252 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92252 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92252 compare to the rest of Joshua Tree?

ZIP 92252 sits right at the Joshua Tree citywide median of $2,043/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92252 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92252 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,043/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 92252's median household income ($66,598/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92252 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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