Lake Arrowhead CDP, CA

ZIP 92321 — 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 Lake Arrowhead CDP, CA (92321)

Median Income

$50,893

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+41

Wealth inflow

Population

828

Unemployment

17.9%

14.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 41 for ZIP 92321 (Lake Arrowhead CDP, 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

17.9%+385% vs US avg

Self-Employed

13.4%+120% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.5%-35% vs US avg

Establishments

100

Employees

~4 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction8.0%
Manufacturing7.6%
Retail trade3.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.4%
Professional, scientific, management3.4%
Education, health care, social26.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.5%
Other services13.4%
Public administration13.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 92321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 8.7%, median income fell 11.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 27.1%.

Median Income

$50,893

-32% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate