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Paia CDP, HI

ZIP 96779 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Paia CDP, HI (96779)

Median Income
$115,833

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+141
Wealth inflow
Population
2,906
Unemployment
10.3%
6.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 141 for ZIP 96779 (Paia 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
10.3%+179% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.7%-43% vs US avg
x
143
Establishments
1,233
Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
  • Construction8.4%
  • Manufacturing1.9%
  • Wholesale trade5.0%
  • Retail trade10.5%
  • Transportation, utilities6.3%
  • Information0.4%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate9.3%
  • Professional, scientific, management10.0%
  • Education, health care, social25.0%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services12.9%
  • Other services4.8%
  • Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$115,833
Unemployment10.3%
Establishments143
Employees1,233