Los Angeles city, CA

ZIP 90049 — 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 (90049)

Median Income

$169,898

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,808

Wealth inflow

Population

36,735

Unemployment

4.4%

0.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,808 for ZIP 90049 (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

4.4%+20% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-88% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.5%-87% vs US avg

1,998

Establishments

19,035

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction2.2%
Manufacturing4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade6.3%
Transportation, utilities2.5%
Information8.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate14.8%
Professional, scientific, management25.5%
Education, health care, social23.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.6%
Other services2.5%
Public administration0.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90049 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.3%, median income rose 8.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 15.1%.

Median Income

$169,898

+126% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate