ZIP 96717 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Punaluu CDP, HI (96717)

Median Income

$105,357

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+213

Wealth inflow

Population

4,396

Unemployment

3.8%

0.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 213 for ZIP 96717 (Punaluu 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

3.8%+3% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.9%-37% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.4%+6% vs US avg

Establishments

362

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction16.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade9.6%
Transportation, utilities5.3%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.4%
Professional, scientific, management8.4%
Education, health care, social32.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.5%
Other services2.6%
Public administration3.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 96717 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 9.5%, median income fell 3.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.7%.

Median Income

$105,357

+40% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate