Zip code 96742: Kalaupapa, Hawaii

Q: What city is zip code 96742?

96742 is assigned to Kalaupapa, Hawaii. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 96742 in?

96742 is in Kalawao County, Hawaii.

Q: What is the population of 96742?

About 67 people live in 96742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 96742 in?

96742 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 96742?

The median household income in 96742 is $73,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 96742?

The closest zip codes to 96742 are 96757, 96748, 96729, 96770, 96763.

Residential delivery areaKalawao CountyHawaii-Aleutian Standard Time

Population

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$74K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,271/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

12 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 96742

96742 is a rural zip code in Kalaupapa, Hawaii (Kalawao County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 67 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 39.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $73,750 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,271 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and food service. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 96742 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 67 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Population67
U.S. 334,922,499 · HI 1,445,235
Population density6/sq mi
U.S. 95/sq mi · HI 225/sq mi
Median household income$73,750
U.S. $80,734 · HI $100,389
Per capita income$44,316
U.S. $44,673 · HI $46,005
Median gross rent$1,271
U.S. $1,413 · HI $1,971
Median age39.5
U.S. 38.9 · HI 40.9
Poverty rate22.7%
U.S. 12.5% · HI 10%
Bachelor's degree or higher22.4%
U.S. 35.7% · HI 36.1%
Homeownership rate0%
U.S. 65.2% · HI 63%
Average commute16.8 min
U.S. 26.4 min · HI 26.2 min
Work from home6.1%
U.S. 15.1% · HI 9.6%
Unemployment rate0%
U.S. 5.2% · HI 4.9%
Diversity index83.1
U.S. 61.4 · HI 76.1
Broadband access90%
U.S. 91% · HI 92%
Uninsured rate4.5%
U.S. 8.4% · HI 3.6%
Veterans3%
U.S. 6.2% · HI 8%
Foreign-born residents4.5%
U.S. 14.1% · HI 17.9%
Housing vacancy62.6%
U.S. 10.1% · HI 13.3%
Rent-burdened renters20.8%
U.S. 51.1% · HI 56.7%
Residents 65 and older20.9%
U.S. 17.2% · HI 20.5%
Residents under 180%
U.S. 22% · HI 20.7%
Median earnings per worker$50,625
U.S. $49,666 · HI $50,699
Tech workers0%
U.S. 3.8% · HI 2.5%
Healthcare workers0%
U.S. 9.7% · HI 9.1%
Self-employed workers6.1%
U.S. 10% · HI 11.2%
Government workers38.8%
U.S. 14.5% · HI 21.7%
Income inequality (Gini)0.283
U.S. 0.483 · HI 0.451

Measure	96742	Kalawao	HI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in HI
Population	67	67	1,445,235	334,922,499	—	—
Population density	6/sq mi	6/sq mi	225/sq mi	95/sq mi	—	—
Median household income	$73,750	$73,750	$100,389	$80,734	—	—
Per capita income	$44,316	$44,316	$46,005	$44,673	—	—
Median gross rent	$1,271	$1,271	$1,971	$1,413	—	—
Median age	39.5	39.5	40.9	38.9	—	—
Poverty rate	22.7%	22.7%	10%	12.5%	—	—
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.4%	22.4%	36.1%	35.7%	—	—
Homeownership rate	0%	0%	63%	65.2%	—	—
Average commute	16.8 min	16.8 min	26.2 min	26.4 min	—	—
Work from home	6.1%	6.1%	9.6%	15.1%	—	—
Unemployment rate	0%	0%	4.9%	5.2%	—	—
Diversity index	83.1	83.1	76.1	61.4	—	—
Broadband access	90%	90%	92%	91%	—	—
Uninsured rate	4.5%	4.5%	3.6%	8.4%	—	—
Veterans	3%	3%	8%	6.2%	—	—
Foreign-born residents	4.5%	4.5%	17.9%	14.1%	—	—
Housing vacancy	62.6%	62.6%	13.3%	10.1%	—	—
Rent-burdened renters	20.8%	20.8%	56.7%	51.1%	—	—
Residents 65 and older	20.9%	20.9%	20.5%	17.2%	—	—
Residents under 18	0%	0%	20.7%	22%	—	—
Median earnings per worker	$50,625	$50,625	$50,699	$49,666	—	—
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.5%	3.8%	—	—
Healthcare workers	0%	0%	9.1%	9.7%	—	—
Self-employed workers	6.1%	6.1%	11.2%	10%	—	—
Government workers	38.8%	38.8%	21.7%	14.5%	—	—
Income inequality (Gini)	0.283	0.283	0.451	0.483	—	—

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

21%

25–34

39%

35–44

13%

45–54

55–64

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

39.5

Under 18

65 and over

20.9%

Race and ethnicity

White19%
Black0%
Hispanic13%
Asian18%
Native American18%
Pacific Islander15%
Other0%
Multiracial16%

Diversity index

83.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

13%

Other

Households

Households: 40
Average household size: 1.2
Family households: 12.5%
Married couples: 12.5%
Living alone: 80%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 67% / 33%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

45%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

96742

$73,750

Kalawao Co.

$73,750

Hawaii

$100,389

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$44,316

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.283

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

96742

—

Kalawao Co.

—

Hawaii

$839,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

96742

$1,271

Kalawao Co.

$1,271

Hawaii

$1,971

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

0.9%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 107
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 62.6%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 3.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 20.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

Transit

14%

Walked

20%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

76%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

16.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

73.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

33%

Construction and repair

18%

Food service

16%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Office and admin

10%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Sales

Production

Industries

Admin, support and management

31%

Public administration

27%

Construction

14%

Retail

Education

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$50,625

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

38.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	96742	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$46,875	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$7,143	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

31%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 80.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.4%
Households with broadband: 90%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.5%
No internet access: 7.5%
Without health insurance: 4.5%
Limited-English households: 7.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Kalaupapa
State: Hawaii
County: Kalawao County
Center point: 21.1767° N, 156.9658° W
Land area: 12 sq mi
Water area: 5.5 sq mi
Time zone: Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (UTC-10, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 96742

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
96757	Kualapuu, HI	1.7 mi	881	$74,432	$485,400
96748	Kaunakakai, HI	9 mi	5,609	$77,422	$386,500
96729	Hoolehua, HI	10 mi	1,670	$59,375	$231,900
96770	Maunaloa, HI	16 mi	501	$54,792	$317,000
96763	Lanai City, HI	24 mi	3,443	$92,417	$638,400
96761	Lahaina, HI	29 mi	20,952	$101,123	$995,800
96767	Lahaina, HI · PO box	30 mi	—	—	—
96784	Puunene, HI · PO box	30 mi	—	—	—
96793	Wailuku, HI	34 mi	32,739	$107,668	$832,400
96733	Kahului, HI · PO box	37 mi	—	—	—
96732	Kahului, HI	39 mi	27,444	$101,739	$864,300
96779	Paia, HI	42 mi	2,780	$98,929	$1,090,600

Questions about 96742

What city is zip code 96742?

96742 is assigned to Kalaupapa, Hawaii. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 96742 in?

96742 is in Kalawao County, Hawaii.

What is the population of 96742?

About 67 people live in 96742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 96742 in?

96742 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 96742?

The median household income in 96742 is $73,750.

What zip codes are near 96742?

The closest zip codes to 96742 are 96757, 96748, 96729, 96770, 96763.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96742, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.