Kilauea, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96754
Kauai County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,084
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,353
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,227,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kilauea pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96754 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96754 covers 107.5 square miles in Kilauea, Kauai County, Hawaii (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,084 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96754 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,353 (3% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,528. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,227,600 (58% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,646.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kauai County, so 96754 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 96754
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kilauea, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96754.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 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 96754, Kilauea, 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
4,084
Population
107.5
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96754?
44.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
8.0%
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?
$90,353
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$45,528
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96754 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Kilauea, 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)
$90,353 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
1,687housing units
1,687
Total Housing Units
1,355
Occupied Units
332
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,227,600
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,646
Median Rent
1990
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
+17.2%
YoY Change (2024)
575
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+475%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96754 have increased 17.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +475% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.9% | 303 |
| 2020 | +2.0% | 309 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 354 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 415 |
| 2024 | – | 575 |
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 154 business establishments in ZIP 96754, employing approximately 1,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,427,000.
154
Businesses
1,142
Employees
$53.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 18.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 16.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.6% |
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 96754 vs 96722 →
ZIP 96754 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
- 96754 4,084
Kilauea (96754)
4,084 residents
- 96722 2,484
Princeville (96722)
2,484 residents
- 96703 2,368
Anahola (96703)
2,368 residents
- 96714 1,390
Hanalei (96714)
1,390 residents
- 96751 175
Kealia (96751)
175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96754 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96754 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96714
Hanalei (96714)
$132,448 median income
- 96722
Princeville (96722)
$100,938 median income
- 96703
Anahola (96703)
$98,214 median income
- 96754
Kilauea (96754)
$90,353 median income
- 96746
Kapaa (96746)
$88,802 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96754 ranks #4 of 5 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 96754, 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 (4,084 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 96754 in?
ZIP code 96754 (Kilauea) 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 96754?
ZIP code 96754 in Kilauea, HI has a population of 4,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96754?
The median household income in ZIP 96754 is $90,353, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96754?
The median home value in ZIP 96754 is $1,227,600, which is 341% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96754?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96754 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96754?
ZIP code 96754 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 1,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96754?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96754 are: Construction (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Real estate and rental and leasing (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96754?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96754 increased by 17.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 475%. 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 96754?
In ZIP code 96754, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 96754?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96754 is 22.9 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 96754?
In ZIP code 96754, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96754?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96754 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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