ZIP 96821 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in East Honolulu CDP, HI (96821)

Median Income

$174,152

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+962

Wealth inflow

Population

19,831

Unemployment

5.4%

1.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 962 for ZIP 96821 (East Honolulu 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

5.4%+46% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.4%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

0.5%-95% vs US avg

271

Establishments

1,808

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction7.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade8.8%
Transportation, utilities5.0%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate11.3%
Professional, scientific, management14.5%
Education, health care, social25.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.5%
Other services5.4%
Public administration5.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 96821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.0%, median income fell 4.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.4%.

Median Income

$174,152

+132% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate