Hawi, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96719

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

1,692
32/sq mi
$79,471
Median income
$612,100
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hawi pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96719 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96719 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.9 square miles in Hawi, Hawaii County, Hawaii. The area is home to 1,692 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 96719 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96719 sits at $79,471 (14% below the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $37,918. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $612,100 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $2,156 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96719 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hawaii County, so you can benchmark 96719 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 96719

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96719.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 96719, Hawi, 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

1,692

Population

52.9

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96719?

44.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 23.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 9.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 18.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$79,471

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$37,918

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96719 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,471 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

825

Total Housing Units

711

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$612,100

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$2,156

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 96719, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,092,000.

36

Businesses

227

Employees

$10.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 22.2%
Construction 4 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 11.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.3%

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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96755 Kapaau, HI 3,575 2.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96719 in?
ZIP code 96719 (Hawi) 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 96719?
ZIP code 96719 in Hawi, HI has a population of 1,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96719?
The median household income in ZIP 96719 is $79,471, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96719?
The median home value in ZIP 96719 is $612,100, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96719?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96719 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96719?
ZIP code 96719 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96719?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96719 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96719?
In ZIP code 96719, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 96719?
In ZIP code 96719, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96719?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96719 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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