PlainZIP

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
$45,841
Median income
$321,100
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $26,855. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 17.2%. Median home value sits at $321,100 (59% below the state average), median rent at $1,506 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hawaii County, letting you compare 96737 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 96737?

54.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 35.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 13.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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

$26,855

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

17.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96737 ranks nationally

Ocean View, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,841 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,515

Total Housing Units

1,873

Occupied Units

642

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$321,100

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

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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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