ZIP 96778 — 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 Hawaiian Beaches CDP, HI (96778)

Median Income

$34,863

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+690

Wealth inflow

Population

14,225

Unemployment

11.0%

7.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 690 for ZIP 96778 (Hawaiian Beaches 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

11.0%+196% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.6%-57% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

34.6%+196% vs US avg

132

Establishments

1,165

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.3%
Construction7.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade21.0%
Transportation, utilities1.7%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.2%
Professional, scientific, management16.3%
Education, health care, social26.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Other services2.6%
Public administration5.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 96778 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.4%, median income fell 22.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.5%.

Median Income

$34,863

-54% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate