This data is based on ZIP code 90723, which covers Paramount and Bellflower and Lynwood.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 90723 area shared across these towns.
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Paramount ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -22% vs. avg. Los Angeles Co. town
Paramount's ZIP area supports 17,896 jobs across 1,146 businesses, with workers earning an average of $55K per year, 22% below the Los Angeles County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.88 index), led by wholesale trade and manufacturing. 0% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 15.6 people. Jobs grew 5.1% from the prior year while business count grew 2%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Los Angeles Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Economic Densityi
0.34
jobs per resident
15.6
employees per business
County avg: 13.5+16%
$19K
payroll per resident
$862K
payroll per business
Paramount ZIP Area vs. Avg. Los Angeles Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Paramount ZIP | Avg. Los Angeles Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 211 | 505 | 2.3x |
| Manufacturing | 141 | 246 | 3.1x |
| Retail Trade | 138 | 622 | 1.2x |
| Construction | 102 | 373 | 1.5x |
| Other Services | 100 | 475 | 1.2x |
| Food & Accommodation | 94 | 532 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 85 | 788 | 0.6x |
| Transportation | 75 | 332 | 1.2x |
| Admin Services | 56 | 245 | 1.3x |
| Professional Services | 45 | 829 | 0.3x |
| Real Estate | 37 | 387 | 0.5x |
| Finance & Insurance | 25 | 255 | 0.5x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 11 | 354 | 0.2x |
| Information | 10 | 221 | 0.2x |
| Education | 6 | 98 | 0.3x |
| Management | 4 | 23 | 1.0x |