Kaumakani, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96747

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

749
112/sq mi
$95,625
Median income
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kaumakani pairs an upper-quartile household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96747 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.7 square miles in Kaumakani, Kauai County, Hawaii. The area is home to 749 residents, producing a population density of 112 people per square mile, and falls within the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 96747 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96747 sits at $95,625 (3% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $36,780. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $972 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96747 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kauai County, so you can benchmark 96747 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96747, Kaumakani, HI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

749

Population

6.7

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96747?

43.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.4%

Foreign-Born

White 1.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 81.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$95,625

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$36,780

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96747 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,625 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

283

Total Housing Units

268

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

3.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$972

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 96747 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 96747 ranks #5 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 96747 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 96747 ranks #5 of 6 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
96705 Eleele, HI 2,319 4.1 mi
96765 Lawai, HI 553 8.5 mi
96741 Kalaheo, HI 5,929 7.3 mi
96716 Hanapepe, HI 2,823 7.9 mi
96752 Kekaha, HI 3,680 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96747 in?
ZIP code 96747 (Kaumakani) 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 96747?
ZIP code 96747 in Kaumakani, HI has a population of 749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96747?
The median household income in ZIP 96747 is $95,625, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96747 is Asian at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96747?
In ZIP code 96747, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 96747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96747 is 19.7 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 is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96747 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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