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92252 — Joshua Tree, CA Home Values

Typical home value $345,482 as of August 2026 · 123rd of 147 in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Typical value — August 2026
$345,482
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+1.8%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
-5.3%
August 2021 to August 2026
Rank in metro
123rd
of 147 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 92252, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 92252 compares in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area

ZIP code 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA) has a typical home value of $345,482 as of August 2026, ranking 123rd of 147 ZIP codes tracked in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area, more expensive than about 17% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -5.3%, from $364,718 in August 2021 to $345,482 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.2× the annual rent ($2,030/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Riverside.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 92252 has a population of 7,916, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 67.2% White, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% two or more races, 2% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.9% another race, and 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Joshua Tree Elementary6051 Sunburst Dr., Joshua Tree, CA1.8 mi
Friendly Hills Elementary7252 Sunny Vista Rd., Joshua Tree, CA3.5 mi
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation59273 Sunnyslope, Yucca Valley, CA5.2 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92252?

$345,482 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 92252 an expensive ZIP code in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area?

92252 ranks 123rd of 147 ZIP codes in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 17% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 92252 changed over the past year?

+1.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 92252?

The typical home price is 14.2× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,030/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.

What is the population of ZIP code 92252?

7,916, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 92252?

Joshua Tree Elementary (1.8 mi), Friendly Hills Elementary (3.5 mi), Black Rock Alternative/Continuation (5.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 92252?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.