Hakalau, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96710

Hawaii County, Hawaii — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

613
6/sq mi
$870,800
Median home value
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hakalau pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96710 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96710 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.9 square miles in Hakalau, Hawaii County, Hawaii. The area is home to 613 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 96710 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96710 sits at , while per-capita income is $45,806. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 31.1%. On housing, the median home value is $870,800 (12% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96710 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 84.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hawaii County, so you can benchmark 96710 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96710, Hakalau, HI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

613

Population

98.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96710?

54.3

Median Age

77.8%

Male

22.2%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 32.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 25.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$45,806

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

31.1%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 84.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

218

Total Housing Units

80

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.3%

$870,800

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 96710, employing approximately 113 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,839,000.

13

Businesses

113

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 96710 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96710 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96773 Ninole, HI 210 2.5 mi
96728 Honomu, HI 610 5.8 mi
96783 Pepeekeo, HI 2,060 4.8 mi
96781 Papaikou, HI 1,670 4.8 mi
96780 Papaaloa, HI 557 7.7 mi
96764 Laupahoehoe, HI 799 6.2 mi
96774 Ookala, HI 342 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96710 in?
ZIP code 96710 (Hakalau) is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Hawaii County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hawaii-hi.
What is the population of ZIP code 96710?
ZIP code 96710 in Hakalau, HI has a population of 613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96710?
The median home value in ZIP 96710 is $870,800, which is 213% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96710?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96710 is White at 32.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96710?
ZIP code 96710 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96710?
In ZIP code 96710, 84.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96710?
In ZIP code 96710, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96710?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96710 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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