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Kalaheo, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96741

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

5,929
83/sq mi
$110,873
Median income
$953,200
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kalaheo pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96741 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96741 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalaheo, Kauai County, Hawaii, home to 5,929 residents across 71.3 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.

ZIP 96741 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,873 (19% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $55,985. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Median home value sits at $953,200 (23% above the state average), median rent at $1,989 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kauai County, letting you compare 96741 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 96741

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalaheo, HI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96741.

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 96741, Kalaheo, 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

5,929

Population

71.3

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96741?

43.7

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 42.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 15.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 5.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$110,873

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$55,985

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96741 ranks nationally

Kalaheo, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,873 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,527

Total Housing Units

2,209

Occupied Units

318

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$953,200

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,989

Median Rent

1982

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

+17.6%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96741 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 236
2021 +12.7% 266
2022 +15.2% 306
2023 +3.0% 315
2024 +17.6% 371

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 118 business establishments in ZIP 96741, employing approximately 788 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,905,000.

118

Businesses

788

Employees

$42.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 20.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 15.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.5%
Retail trade 9 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.6%
Manufacturing 6 5.1%
Educational services 5 4.2%
Wholesale trade 4 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.5%

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 96741 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96741 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 96741 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 96741 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96765 Lawai, HI 553 2.8 mi
96705 Eleele, HI 2,319 5.0 mi
96756 Koloa, HI 5,190 5.1 mi
96747 Kaumakani, HI 749 7.3 mi
96766 Lihue, HI 14,683 7.1 mi
96716 Hanapepe, HI 2,823 7.2 mi
96746 Kapaa, HI 18,319 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kauai County

96746 standard
Kapaa, HI
Pop: 18,319
96766 standard
Lihue, HI
Pop: 14,683
96756 standard
Koloa, HI
Pop: 5,190
96754 standard
Kilauea, HI
Pop: 4,084
96752 standard
Kekaha, HI
Pop: 3,680
96716 standard
Hanapepe, HI
Pop: 2,823

Related Areas

Kauai County Kalaheo, HI Hawaii

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96741 in? ▼
ZIP code 96741 (Kalaheo) 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 96741? ▼
ZIP code 96741 in Kalaheo, HI has a population of 5,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96741? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96741 is $110,873, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96741? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96741 is $953,200, which is 243% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96741? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96741 is White at 42.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96741? ▼
ZIP code 96741 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96741? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96741 are: Construction (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Real estate and rental and leasing (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96741? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96741 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96741? ▼
In ZIP code 96741, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 96741? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96741 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96741? ▼
In ZIP code 96741, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96741? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96741 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.