Joshua Tree

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

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Joshua Tree is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Bernardino County, California, with 6,489 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,736 ft (834 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yucca Valley, 6.2 miles W.

About Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 6,489 at the 2020 census. At approximately 2,700 feet (820 meters) above sea level, Joshua Tree and its surrounding communities are located in the High Desert of California. The center of the business district in Joshua Tree is on California State Route 62.

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Living in Joshua Tree

Median household income
$66,291
Median home value
$334,200
Median rent
$1,246/mo
Median age
41.2
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Joshua Tree, CA population

Joshua Tree had 6,489 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,489
Density180 per sq mi (69 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Joshua Tree at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Bernardino County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,489 (2020)
Land area36.09 sq mi (93.5 km²)
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Coordinates34.1236° N, 116.3129° W
ZIP code92252
Census code (GEOID)0637554

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Joshua Tree

What county is Joshua Tree in?

Joshua Tree is in San Bernardino County, California.

What is the population of Joshua Tree, CA?

6,489 people lived in Joshua Tree at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Joshua Tree, CA?

The ZIP code of Joshua Tree is 92252.

What is the elevation of Joshua Tree?

2,736 feet (834 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Joshua Tree?

Yucca Valley (6.2 mi), Homestead Valley (11.8 mi), Twentynine Palms (14.2 mi), Morongo Valley (14.7 mi), Desert Edge (15.7 mi).

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