Honokaa, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96727
Hawaii County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,878
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,777
- Median income Above-median income area
- $643,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Honokaa pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96727 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96727 (Honokaa, HI) fell -10.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 96727 covers 325.2 square miles in Honokaa, Hawaii County, Hawaii (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,878 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96727 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,777 (8% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,829. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $643,800 (17% below the average Hawaii ZIP), and median rent is $1,506; owner occupancy is 86.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hawaii County, so 96727 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 96727
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honokaa, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96727.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 96727, Honokaa, 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
4,878
Population
325.2
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96727?
43.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
13.1%
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?
$85,777
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$30,829
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96727 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Honokaa, 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)
$85,777 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,634housing units
1,634
Total Housing Units
1,381
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
3.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$643,800
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,506
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 96727, employing approximately 539 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,354,000.
73
Businesses
539
Employees
$26.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 21.9% |
| Construction | 12 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 4.1% |
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 96727 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96743
Kamuela (96743)
12,160 residents
- 96727
Honokaa (96727)
4,878 residents
- 96776 1,490
Paauilo (96776)
1,490 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96727 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96727 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96743
Kamuela (96743)
$101,468 median income
- 96776
Paauilo (96776)
$93,241 median income
- 96727
Honokaa (96727)
$85,777 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96727 ranks #3 of 3 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 96727, 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 (4,878 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 96727 in?
ZIP code 96727 (Honokaa) 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 96727?
ZIP code 96727 in Honokaa, HI has a population of 4,878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96727?
The median household income in ZIP 96727 is $85,777, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96727?
The median home value in ZIP 96727 is $643,800, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96727?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96727 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96727?
ZIP code 96727 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96727?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96727 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (12), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96727?
In ZIP code 96727, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 96727?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96727 is 35.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96727?
In ZIP code 96727, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96727?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96727 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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