San Francisco city, CA

ZIP 94131 — 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 San Francisco city, CA (94131)

Median Income

$198,779

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,369

Wealth inflow

Population

27,809

Unemployment

2.9%

0.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,369 for ZIP 94131 (San Francisco 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

2.9%-23% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-59% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.0%-75% vs US avg

484

Establishments

2,519

Employees

~5 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, mining0.1%
Construction2.7%
Manufacturing5.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade6.0%
Transportation, utilities3.1%
Information7.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.7%
Professional, scientific, management28.4%
Education, health care, social22.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.4%
Other services4.9%
Public administration4.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 94131 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 8.7%, median income fell 2.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.5%.

Median Income

$198,779

+165% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate