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Wheeler AFB CDP, HI

ZIP 96786 — 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 Wheeler AFB CDP, HI (96786)

Median Income
$83,488

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+2,003
Wealth inflow
Population
41,293
Unemployment
5.6%
1.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,003 for ZIP 96786 (Wheeler AFB 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
5.6%+52% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.4%-61% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.9%-7% vs US avg
x
327
Establishments
3,448
Employees

~11 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, mining2.0%
  • Construction7.6%
  • Manufacturing3.8%
  • Wholesale trade2.0%
  • Retail trade14.0%
  • Transportation, utilities6.9%
  • Information0.9%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate3.7%
  • Professional, scientific, management11.3%
  • Education, health care, social22.1%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services12.0%
  • Other services3.9%
  • Public administration10.0%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$83,488
Unemployment5.6%
Establishments327
Employees3,448