ZIP 96731 — 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 Kahuku CDP, HI (96731)

Median Income

$73,393

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+137

Wealth inflow

Population

2,827

Unemployment

11.3%

7.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 137 for ZIP 96731 (Kahuku 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

11.3%+206% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-66% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.6%+16% vs US avg

Establishments

1,414

Employees

~24 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.1%
Construction8.8%
Manufacturing1.6%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Retail trade10.7%
Transportation, utilities7.0%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.3%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social27.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services16.2%
Other services0.6%
Public administration6.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 96731 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.4%, median income fell 25.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.4%.

Median Income

$73,393

-2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate