Princeville, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96722
Kauai County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,484
- 172/sq mi High-density area
- $100,938
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,431,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Princeville pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 172
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96722 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96722 covers 14.4 square miles in Princeville, Kauai County, Hawaii (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,484 residents on file, a density of 172 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96722 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,938 (9% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,062. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,431,600 (84% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,711.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kauai County, so 96722 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 96722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Princeville, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96722.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96722, Princeville, HI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,484
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
172
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96722?
51.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
11.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$100,938
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$64,062
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96722 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Princeville, HI household income vs. every Hawaii ZIP code
Median household income among 83 reporting Hawaii ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,938 Top 31% higher than 69% of 83 Hawaii ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,855housing units
2,855
Total Housing Units
1,032
Occupied Units
1,823
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,431,600
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$1,711
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 290 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2020. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 96722, employing approximately 1,432 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,708,000.
122
Businesses
1,432
Employees
$92.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 21.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 12.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 96722 vs 96754 →
ZIP 96722 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96746
Kapaa (96746)
18,319 residents
- 96754 4,084
Kilauea (96754)
4,084 residents
- 96722 2,484
Princeville (96722)
2,484 residents
- 96703 2,368
Anahola (96703)
2,368 residents
- 96714 1,390
Hanalei (96714)
1,390 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96722 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96722 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96714
Hanalei (96714)
$132,448 median income
- 96722
Princeville (96722)
$100,938 median income
- 96703
Anahola (96703)
$98,214 median income
- 96754
Kilauea (96754)
$90,353 median income
- 96746
Kapaa (96746)
$88,802 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96722 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96722, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,484 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 96722 in?
ZIP code 96722 (Princeville) is located in Kauai County, Hawaii. Kauai County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kauai-hi.
What is the population of ZIP code 96722?
ZIP code 96722 in Princeville, HI has a population of 2,484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96722?
The median household income in ZIP 96722 is $100,938, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96722?
The median home value in ZIP 96722 is $1,431,600, which is 415% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96722 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96722?
ZIP code 96722 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96722 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Accommodation and food services (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96722?
In ZIP code 96722, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.4% 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 96722?
In ZIP code 96722, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96722 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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