Joshua Tree
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

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.
- 6,489residents (2020 Census)
- 2,736 ftelevation · 834 m
- 36.1 sq miland area · 93.5 km²
- 180 / sq mipopulation density
- 92252ZIP code
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 had 6,489 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,489 |
|---|---|
| Density | 180 per sq mi (69 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Joshua Tree at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,489 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.09 sq mi (93.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1236° N, 116.3129° W |
| ZIP code | 92252 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0637554 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Joshua Tree
- Yucca Valley6.2 mi W
- Homestead Valley11.8 mi NW
- Twentynine Palms14.2 mi E
- Morongo Valley14.7 mi W
- Desert Edge15.7 mi SW
- Sky Valley16.2 mi S
- Garnet17.1 mi SW
- Desert Hot Springs17.4 mi SW
- Indio Hills19.9 mi S
- Thousand Palms21.5 mi S
- Cathedral City21.7 mi SW
- Desert Palms23.8 mi S
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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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