Zip code 96755: Kapaau, Hawaii

Q: What city is zip code 96755?

96755 is assigned to Kapaau, Hawaii. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 96755 in?

96755 is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Q: What is the population of 96755?

About 3,677 people live in 96755, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 96755 in?

96755 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 96755?

The median household income in 96755 is $96,813.

Q: What zip codes are near 96755?

The closest zip codes to 96755 are 96719, 96743, 96727, 96738, 96776.

Residential delivery areaHawaii CountyHawaii-Aleutian Standard Time

Population

3,677

Median household income

$97K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$722K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,745/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

57 sq mi

65 people/sq mi

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

About 96755

96755 is a small-town zip code in Kapaau, Hawaii (Hawaii County), covering 57 sq mi of land. About 3,677 people live here, or 65 per square mile. The median resident is 45.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $96,813 a year, 20% above the national median of $80,734. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $722,400, or 7.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,745 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; food service; and construction and repair. 38% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 96755 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Diversity index78.1
99th
U.S. 61.4 · HI 76.15th of 90 in HI
Residents 65 and older32.6%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · HI 20.5%3rd of 90 in HI
Median home value$722,400
89th
U.S. $332,700 · HI $839,10048th of 81 in HI
Self-employed workers14.7%
89th
U.S. 10% · HI 11.2%35th of 89 in HI
Median age45.5
87th
U.S. 38.9 · HI 40.924th of 90 in HI
Average commute32.1 min
84th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · HI 26.2 min27th of 88 in HI
Homeownership rate79.1%
76th
U.S. 65.2% · HI 63%21st of 85 in HI
Median gross rent$1,745
70th
U.S. $1,413 · HI $1,97146th of 80 in HI
Median household income$96,813
69th
U.S. $80,734 · HI $100,38937th of 82 in HI
Government workers15.9%
65th
U.S. 14.5% · HI 21.7%66th of 89 in HI
Income inequality (Gini)0.444
58th
U.S. 0.483 · HI 0.45140th of 85 in HI
Housing vacancy7.6%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · HI 13.3%66th of 86 in HI
Residents under 1822.8%
57th
U.S. 22% · HI 20.7%30th of 90 in HI
Foreign-born residents11.7%
56th
U.S. 14.1% · HI 17.9%49th of 90 in HI
Per capita income$37,862
43rd
U.S. $44,673 · HI $46,00556th of 90 in HI
Uninsured rate6%
43rd
U.S. 8.4% · HI 3.6%15th of 85 in HI
Poverty rate9.4%
41st
U.S. 12.5% · HI 10%51st of 85 in HI
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · HI 2.5%31st of 89 in HI
Broadband access89.9%
33rd
U.S. 91% · HI 92%58th of 85 in HI
Bachelor's degree or higher24.1%
32nd
U.S. 35.7% · HI 36.1%68th of 90 in HI
Work from home9.4%
31st
U.S. 15.1% · HI 9.6%43rd of 90 in HI
Veterans4.4%
31st
U.S. 6.2% · HI 8%79th of 89 in HI
Unemployment rate3.5%
24th
U.S. 5.2% · HI 4.9%61st of 89 in HI
Rent-burdened renters42.5%
22nd
U.S. 51.1% · HI 56.7%75th of 84 in HI
Median earnings per worker$36,701
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · HI $50,69977th of 87 in HI
Population density65/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · HI 225/sq mi69th of 90 in HI
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · HI 9.1%67th of 89 in HI
Population3,677
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · HI 1,445,23556th of 90 in HI

Measure	96755	Hawaii	HI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in HI
Diversity index	78.1	78	76.1	61.4	99th	5th of 90
Residents 65 and older	32.6%	23.8%	20.5%	17.2%	98th	3rd of 90
Median home value	$722,400	$519,300	$839,100	$332,700	89th	48th of 81
Self-employed workers	14.7%	15.7%	11.2%	10%	89th	35th of 89
Median age	45.5	44.3	40.9	38.9	87th	24th of 90
Average commuteWeakness	32.1 min	27.4 min	26.2 min	26.4 min	84th	27th of 88
Homeownership rate	79.1%	74%	63%	65.2%	76th	21st of 85
Median gross rent	$1,745	$1,510	$1,971	$1,413	70th	46th of 80
Median household income	$96,813	$78,639	$100,389	$80,734	69th	37th of 82
Government workers	15.9%	20.1%	21.7%	14.5%	65th	66th of 89
Income inequality (Gini)	0.444	0.480	0.451	0.483	58th	40th of 85
Housing vacancy	7.6%	18.4%	13.3%	10.1%	57th	66th of 86
Residents under 18	22.8%	20.6%	20.7%	22%	57th	30th of 90
Foreign-born residents	11.7%	11.8%	17.9%	14.1%	56th	49th of 90
Per capita income	$37,862	$39,739	$46,005	$44,673	43rd	56th of 90
Uninsured rate	6%	4.5%	3.6%	8.4%	43rd	15th of 85
Poverty rate	9.4%	14.9%	10%	12.5%	41st	51st of 85
Tech workers	2.3%	1.6%	2.5%	3.8%	39th	31st of 89
Broadband access	89.9%	91.1%	92%	91%	33rd	58th of 85
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.1%	31.4%	36.1%	35.7%	32nd	68th of 90
Work from home	9.4%	12.1%	9.6%	15.1%	31st	43rd of 90
Veterans	4.4%	7.3%	8%	6.2%	31st	79th of 89
Unemployment rate	3.5%	6%	4.9%	5.2%	24th	61st of 89
Rent-burdened renters	42.5%	51.6%	56.7%	51.1%	22nd	75th of 84
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,701	$44,277	$50,699	$49,666	13th	77th of 87
Population density	65/sq mi	51/sq mi	225/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	69th of 90
Healthcare workers	5.8%	8.9%	9.1%	9.7%	7th	67th of 89
Population	3,677	205,769	1,445,235	334,922,499	6th	56th of 90

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

19%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

11%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

19%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

45.5

Under 18

22.8%

65 and over

32.6%

Race and ethnicity

White18%
Black1%
Hispanic18%
Asian26%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander9%
Other0%
Multiracial28%

Diversity index

78.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

62%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

31%

Other

Households

Households: 1,165
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 80.3%
Married couples: 55.5%
Living alone: 16.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

22%

Median household income

96755

$96,813

Hawaii Co.

$78,639

Hawaii

$100,389

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,862

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

29.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.444

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

96755

$722,400

Hawaii Co.

$519,300

Hawaii

$839,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

96755

$1,745

Hawaii Co.

$1,510

Hawaii

$1,971

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

96%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,261
Owner-occupied: 79.1%
Vacant: 7.6%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.7%
Home value to income: 7.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

24%

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

24%

20–29

30–44

21%

45–59

25%

60+

11%

Average commute

32.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

27%

Food service

12%

Construction and repair

Management

Sales

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Production

Office and admin

Computer and math

Police and fire

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

20%

Admin, support and management

15%

Retail

11%

Education

10%

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Information

0.6%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.6%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$36,701

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	96755	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,912	$74,888
Service	$32,982	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,761	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$14,836	$49,199
Production and transportation	$58,784	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

43%

Some college

18%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.2%
Households with broadband: 89.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77%
No internet access: 10.1%
Without health insurance: 6%
Limited-English households: 2.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Kapaau
State: Hawaii
County: Hawaii County
Center point: 20.1906° N, 155.7727° W
Land area: 57 sq mi
Water area: 7.3 sq mi
Time zone: Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (UTC-10, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Kapaau (unincorporated)11% of zip
Halaula (unincorporated)8% of zip
Hawi (unincorporated)6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 96755

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
96719	Hawi, HI	5.2 mi	1,974	$79,471	$612,100
96743	Kamuela, HI	11 mi	12,422	$101,468	$738,700
96727	Honokaa, HI	20 mi	4,577	$85,777	$643,800
96738	Waikoloa, HI	22 mi	7,862	$80,928	$813,800
96776	Paauilo, HI	29 mi	1,355	$93,241	$440,900
96740	Kailua Kona, HI	32 mi	39,338	$95,542	$760,600
96774	Ookala, HI	33 mi	579	—	$486,100
96764	Laupahoehoe, HI	37 mi	516	$55,769	$610,500
96773	Ninole, HI	38 mi	95	$65,179	$816,700
96780	Papaaloa, HI	39 mi	400	$66,250	$496,400
96710	Hakalau, HI	42 mi	162	—	$870,800
96725	Holualoa, HI	42 mi	5,009	$93,346	$880,000

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Questions about 96755

What city is zip code 96755?

96755 is assigned to Kapaau, Hawaii. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 96755 in?

96755 is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the population of 96755?

About 3,677 people live in 96755, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 96755 in?

96755 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 96755?

The median household income in 96755 is $96,813.

What zip codes are near 96755?

The closest zip codes to 96755 are 96719, 96743, 96727, 96738, 96776.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96755, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.