There were 4,042 total businesses in the county zip codes, with 613 retail trade businesses (15.2%) accounting for the largest proportion of these businesses. 2,078 businesses (51.4%) had fewer than five employees, and 20 (0.5%) had 250 or more.
Median-sized businesses in five counties have less than four employees.
The following table shows the median business size in all Hawaii counties.
Median business size in all Hawaii counties (2016)
| County | Total Employees |
|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 1-4 |
| Honolulu County | 1-4 |
| Kalawao County | 1-4 |
| Kauai County | 1-4 |
| Maui County | 1-4 |