South Gate city, CA

ZIP 90280 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in South Gate city, CA (90280)

Median Income

$71,379

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+4,514

Wealth inflow

Population

91,719

Unemployment

6.9%

3.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 4,514 for ZIP 90280 (South Gate 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

6.9%+87% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-51% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.3%+73% vs US avg

1,109

Establishments

16,325

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction8.4%
Manufacturing12.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Retail trade11.0%
Transportation, utilities12.6%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management9.6%
Education, health care, social17.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.3%
Other services5.0%
Public administration3.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90280 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.4%, median income rose 10.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.0%.

Median Income

$71,379

-5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate