Kapaau, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96755
Hawaii County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,575
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,813
- Median income Above-median income area
- $722,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kapaau pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96755 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96755 covers 150.2 square miles in Kapaau, Hawaii County, Hawaii (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,575 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96755 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,813 (4% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,862. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $722,400 (7% below the average Hawaii ZIP) and median rent is $1,745; 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hawaii County, so 96755 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 96755
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kapaau, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96755.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 96755, Kapaau, 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
3,575
Population
150.2
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96755?
45.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
11.7%
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?
$96,813
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,862
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96755 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Kapaau, 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)
$96,813 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,261housing units
1,261
Total Housing Units
1,165
Occupied Units
96
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$722,400
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,745
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 96755, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,505,000.
40
Businesses
263
Employees
$13.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 22.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.5% |
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 96755 vs 96719 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96719 | Hawi, HI | 1,692 | 2.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96755, 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 (3,575 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 96755 in?
ZIP code 96755 (Kapaau) 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 96755?
ZIP code 96755 in Kapaau, HI has a population of 3,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96755?
The median household income in ZIP 96755 is $96,813, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96755?
The median home value in ZIP 96755 is $722,400, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96755?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96755 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96755?
ZIP code 96755 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96755?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96755 are: Health care and social assistance (9), Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96755?
In ZIP code 96755, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 96755?
In ZIP code 96755, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96755?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96755 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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