Carmel-by-the-Sea city, CA

ZIP 93921 — 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea city, CA (93921)

Median Income

$87,457

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+121

Wealth inflow

Population

2,459

Unemployment

4.1%

0.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 121 for ZIP 93921 (Carmel-by-the-Sea 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

4.1%+10% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-79% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.0%-92% vs US avg

304

Establishments

2,871

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction2.0%
Manufacturing2.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Retail trade16.5%
Transportation, utilities1.3%
Information8.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
Professional, scientific, management9.9%
Education, health care, social18.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services22.1%
Other services7.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 93921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 16.7%, median income fell 20.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.0%.

Median Income

$87,457

+16% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate