ZIP 96766 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lihue CDP, HI (96766)

Median Income

$96,434

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+821

Wealth inflow

Population

16,924

Unemployment

2.9%

0.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 821 for ZIP 96766 (Lihue CDP, HI) 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

3.9%-37% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.3%+23% vs US avg

773

Establishments

11,390

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction5.4%
Manufacturing1.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade14.9%
Transportation, utilities8.7%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.8%
Professional, scientific, management4.1%
Education, health care, social19.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services20.5%
Other services5.4%
Public administration9.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 96766 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 8.9%, median income fell 4.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.7%.

Median Income

$96,434

+28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate