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 Moderate-density area
- $110,873
- Median income Above-median income area
- $953,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96741 (Kalaheo, HI) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 315.3 in 2023 to 370.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,985. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $953,200 (23% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while 81.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,989.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kauai County, so 96741 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 96741
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalaheo, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96741.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 96741?
43.7
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
5.0%
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?
$110,873
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$55,985
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96741 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Kalaheo, 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)
$110,873 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,527housing units
2,527
Total Housing Units
2,209
Occupied Units
318
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$953,200
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 96746
Kapaa (96746)
18,319 residents
- 96766
Lihue (96766)
14,683 residents
- 96741 5,929
Kalaheo (96741)
5,929 residents
- 96756 5,190
Koloa (96756)
5,190 residents
- 96716 2,823
Hanapepe (96716)
2,823 residents
- 96705 2,319
Eleele (96705)
2,319 residents
- 96747 749
Kaumakani (96747)
749 residents
- 96765 553
Lawai (96765)
553 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96741 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96741 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96705
Eleele (96705)
$118,438 median income
- 96741
Kalaheo (96741)
$110,873 median income
- 96716
Hanapepe (96716)
$105,000 median income
- 96765
Lawai (96765)
$102,679 median income
- 96766
Lihue (96766)
$100,678 median income
- 96756
Koloa (96756)
$99,274 median income
- 96747
Kaumakani (96747)
$95,625 median income
- 96746
Kapaa (96746)
$88,802 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96741, 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 (5,929 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 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.
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