Los Angeles city, CA

ZIP 90021 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Los Angeles city, CA (90021)

Median Income

$32,250

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+155

Wealth inflow

Population

3,152

Unemployment

14.8%

11.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 155 for ZIP 90021 (Los Angeles city, CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

14.8%+300% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

39.9%+241% vs US avg

2,008

Establishments

22,949

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.9%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing10.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade14.6%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information11.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.2%
Professional, scientific, management17.1%
Education, health care, social11.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.8%
Other services8.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.0%, median income rose 26.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.7%.

Median Income

$32,250

-57% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate