Lomita city, CA

ZIP 90717 — 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 Lomita city, CA (90717)

Median Income

$92,984

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,049

Wealth inflow

Population

21,319

Unemployment

3.5%

0.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,049 for ZIP 90717 (Lomita 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

3.5%-5% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-43% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.1%-23% vs US avg

563

Establishments

3,842

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing9.3%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade11.3%
Transportation, utilities9.4%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management10.1%
Education, health care, social21.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.9%
Other services5.7%
Public administration5.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90717 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.9%, median income rose 4.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.8%.

Median Income

$92,984

+24% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate