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Lawai CDP, HI

ZIP 96765 — 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 Lawai CDP, HI (96765)

Median Income
$83,641

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+25
Wealth inflow
Population
516
Unemployment
28.6%
24.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 25 for ZIP 96765 (Lawai 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
28.6%+672% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
0.0%
x
SNAP Benefits
16.8%+43% vs US avg
x
20
Establishments
203
Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Food services
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Construction6.5%
  • Manufacturing6.5%
  • Retail trade5.5%
  • Professional, scientific, management4.0%
  • Education, health care, social32.0%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services27.5%
  • Public administration18.0%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$83,641
Unemployment28.6%
Establishments20
Employees203