Los Angeles city, CA

ZIP 90017 — 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 (90017)

Median Income

$51,317

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,426

Wealth inflow

Population

28,981

Unemployment

6.2%

2.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,426 for ZIP 90017 (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

6.2%+67% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.7%-72% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.1%+89% vs US avg

1,932

Establishments

49,040

Employees

~25 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing10.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Retail trade9.2%
Transportation, utilities4.8%
Information4.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.9%
Professional, scientific, management18.1%
Education, health care, social16.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services14.9%
Other services6.4%
Public administration1.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90017 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.1%, median income rose 18.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 13.4%.

Median Income

$51,317

-32% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate