Gardena city, CA

ZIP 90247 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Gardena city, CA (90247)

Median Income

$73,851

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,328

Wealth inflow

Population

47,303

Unemployment

5.6%

1.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,328 for ZIP 90247 (Gardena 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

5.6%+52% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-47% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.7%+8% vs US avg

859

Establishments

11,938

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing9.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade10.5%
Transportation, utilities10.7%
Information2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.5%
Professional, scientific, management9.7%
Education, health care, social18.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.2%
Other services7.5%
Public administration4.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90247 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.4%, median income rose 2.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.1%.

Median Income

$73,851

-2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate