Joshua Tree, CA 92252 solar market data
Updated May 1, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Joshua Tree 92252 has 1,250 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.00/W, installations down 11.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 56% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92252 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.26/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
43 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
22.8%
state 12.7%
Statewide momentum
▲ 1.1%
residential solar added in California, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
2.3M systems
30.9% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Next-12-month outlook: 99–121 installs (midpoint 110)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92252 by year
117 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 132 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92252
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 188 | 31 | 7.34 | $4.51 |
| 2 | SOLAR NOW | 119 | 0 | 5.76 | $3.31 |
| 3 | TESLA | 90 | 10 | 5.95 | $5.11 |
| 4 | RENOVA ENERGY | 83 | 6 | 7.78 | $4.24 |
| 5 | INFINITY ENERGY | 47 | 0 | 4.39 | $3.25 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 41 | 5 | 8.51 | $4.16 |
| 7 | SUNGEVITY | 35 | 0 | 6.55 | $3.94 |
| 8 | HOT PURPLE ENERGY | 26 | 0 | 7.53 | $3.09 |
| 9 | SUNLOGIX ENERGY | 26 | 0 | 8.81 | $4.10 |
| 10 | ESP CONTRACTING | 18 | 0 | 7.77 | $3.79 |
| 11 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 17 | 0 | 6.77 | $4.68 |
| 12 | BRIGHT OPS | 15 | 1 | 7.74 | $4.70 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92286 Yucca Valley | 5.4 km | 13 | $4.25 | 38 |
| 92284 Yucca Valley | 11.7 km | 3,132 | $4.20 | 46 |
| 92268 Pioneertown | 19.0 km | 93 | $4.06 | 40 |
| 92277 Twentynine Palms | 22.4 km | 2,110 | $4.35 | 39 |
| 92278 Twentynine Palms | 24.4 km | 21 | — | 39 |
| 92256 Morongo Valley | 26.1 km | 376 | $4.59 | 39 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92252
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.8%
REC GROUP9.1%
SUNPOWER8.8%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.5%
CSI SOLAR7.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.2%
SOLAREDGE30.1%
SMA AMERICA12.8%
TESLA7.0%
ABB3.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92252
How many solar installations are there in 92252?
SolarDNA counts 1,250 active solar installations in Joshua Tree 92252, 1,238 of them residential, with data through May 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92252?
The median residential system in 92252 cost $4.00 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.26/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92252?
Installations in 92252 are down 11.4%: 117 in the trailing twelve months versus 132 before.
Who installs solar in 92252?
SUNRUN, SOLAR NOW, TESLA lead the 206 installers with systems in 92252. The full comp set is above.
Is 92252 a good market for solar sales?
92252 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 56% of U.S. zip markets).