Hawthorne city, CA

ZIP 90250 — 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 Hawthorne city, CA (90250)

Median Income

$74,923

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+4,675

Wealth inflow

Population

94,991

Unemployment

8.0%

4.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 4,675 for ZIP 90250 (Hawthorne 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

8.0%+115% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.1%-33% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.5%+49% vs US avg

1,403

Establishments

28,756

Employees

~20 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction5.6%
Manufacturing9.3%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade10.6%
Transportation, utilities11.1%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.5%
Professional, scientific, management13.2%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.6%
Other services5.3%
Public administration3.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90250 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.1%, median income rose 5.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.3%.

Median Income

$74,923

-0% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate