RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 16,898
Lowest labor force participation, US ZIP codes
US ZIP codes with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). 85734 leads at 0.0%. 16,898 ZIP codes qualify in total. ZIP codes with fewer than 2,500 residents are excluded. California carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS –
USUnited States334,922,49963.5%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which ZIP code has the lowest labor force participation?
85734 ranks #1 with 0.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 ZIP codes by labor force participation?
85734, 89070, 93409, 93581, 21890.
How many ZIP codes are in this ranking?
16,898 ZIP codes qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 2,500 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is labor force participation measured?
Share of residents 16+ in the labor force. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).