Lancaster city, CA

ZIP 93536 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lancaster city, CA (93536)

Median Income

$102,927

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,544

Wealth inflow

Population

72,013

Unemployment

5.9%

2.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,544 for ZIP 93536 (Lancaster 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

5.9%+60% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.2%+2% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.7%-25% vs US avg

723

Establishments

8,281

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction8.1%
Manufacturing11.1%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade8.9%
Transportation, utilities6.0%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.0%
Professional, scientific, management9.0%
Education, health care, social28.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.0%
Other services4.7%
Public administration10.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 93536 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 5.0%, median income rose 3.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.8%.

Median Income

$102,927

+37% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate