ZIP 96779 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Paia CDP, HI (96779)

Median Income

$115,833

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+141

Wealth inflow

Population

2,906

Unemployment

10.3%

6.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 141 for ZIP 96779 (Paia 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

10.3%+179% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.8%-87% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.7%-43% vs US avg

143

Establishments

1,233

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction8.4%
Manufacturing1.9%
Wholesale trade5.0%
Retail trade10.5%
Transportation, utilities6.3%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.3%
Professional, scientific, management10.0%
Education, health care, social25.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.9%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 96779 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 15.6%, median income fell 8.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.7%.

Median Income

$115,833

+54% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate