ZIP 96781 — 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 Papaikou CDP, HI (96781)

Median Income

$94,083

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+97

Wealth inflow

Population

1,993

Unemployment

2.7%

1.0pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 97 for ZIP 96781 (Papaikou 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

2.7%-28% vs US avg

Self-Employed

7.2%+18% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.0%-23% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Transportation

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining8.2%
Construction8.8%
Manufacturing8.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities15.1%
Professional, scientific, management12.3%
Education, health care, social17.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.8%
Other services4.5%
Public administration11.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 96781 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 83.5%, median income rose 34.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 99.5%.

Median Income

$94,083

+25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate