Malibu city, CA

ZIP 90265 — 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 Malibu city, CA (90265)

Median Income

$191,080

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+783

Wealth inflow

Population

15,914

Unemployment

7.2%

3.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 783 for ZIP 90265 (Malibu 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

7.2%+95% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.6%-90% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.7%-86% vs US avg

997

Establishments

7,752

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing5.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade5.4%
Transportation, utilities1.8%
Information9.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.9%
Professional, scientific, management19.7%
Education, health care, social23.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.1%
Other services3.8%
Public administration0.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90265 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 11.7%, median income fell 1.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 15.1%.

Median Income

$191,080

+154% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate