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
$96,813
Median income
$722,400
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.2 square miles in Kapaau, Hawaii County, Hawaii. The area is home to 3,575 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 96755 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96755 sits at $96,813 (4% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $37,862. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $722,400 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,745 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96755 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hawaii County, so you can benchmark 96755 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 96755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96755.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 96755?

45.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 19.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 27.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 8.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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

$37,862

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96755 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,813 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,261

Total Housing Units

1,165

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$722,400

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
96719 Hawi, HI 1,692 2.4 mi

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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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