San Francisco city, CA

ZIP 94124 — 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 San Francisco city, CA (94124)

Median Income

$82,928

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,783

Wealth inflow

Population

36,226

Unemployment

10.4%

6.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,783 for ZIP 94124 (San Francisco 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

10.4%+180% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.3%-13% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

27.9%+139% vs US avg

1,315

Establishments

20,546

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction5.8%
Manufacturing4.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade11.7%
Transportation, utilities7.3%
Information2.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.4%
Professional, scientific, management14.7%
Education, health care, social20.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services16.1%
Other services4.3%
Public administration5.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 94124 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.1%, median income rose 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.2%.

Median Income

$82,928

+10% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate