Ocean View, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96737
Hawaii County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,552
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,841
- Median income Below-median income area
- $321,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ocean View pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96737 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96737 covers 332.3 square miles in Ocean View, Hawaii County, Hawaii (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,552 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96737 reports a modest median household income of $45,841 (51% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,855. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $321,100 (59% below the average Hawaii ZIP), and median rent is $1,506; owner occupancy is 77.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hawaii County, so 96737 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 96737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocean View, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96737.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 96737, Ocean View, 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
4,552
Population
332.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96737?
54.1
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
10.3%
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?
$45,841
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$26,855
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96737 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Ocean View, 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)
$45,841 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
2,515housing units
2,515
Total Housing Units
1,873
Occupied Units
642
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,100
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,506
Median Rent
2001
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 96737, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,496,000.
14
Businesses
121
Employees
$6.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 35.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 21.4% |
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 96737 vs 96772 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96772 | Naalehu, HI | 2,304 | 12.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96737, 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 (4,552 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 96737 in?
ZIP code 96737 (Ocean View) 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 96737?
ZIP code 96737 in Ocean View, HI has a population of 4,552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96737?
The median household income in ZIP 96737 is $45,841, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96737?
The median home value in ZIP 96737 is $321,100, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96737 is White at 35.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96737?
ZIP code 96737 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96737?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96737 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96737?
In ZIP code 96737, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 96737?
In ZIP code 96737, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96737 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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