Koloa, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96756
Kauai County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,190
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,274
- Median income Above-median income area
- $969,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Koloa pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96756 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96756 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Koloa, Kauai County, Hawaii, home to 5,190 residents across 63.9 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96756 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,274 (7% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,903. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $969,800 (25% above the average Hawaii ZIP) and median rent is $1,659; 57.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kauai County, so 96756 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 96756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Koloa, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96756.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 21
Real estate and rental and leasing
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 16
Health care and social assistance
16 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 96756, Koloa, 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
5,190
Population
63.9
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96756?
42.1
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
11.5%
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?
$99,274
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$47,903
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96756 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Koloa, 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)
$99,274 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
3,581housing units
3,581
Total Housing Units
2,198
Occupied Units
1,383
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$969,800
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,659
Median Rent
1983
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
-4.8%
YoY Change (2023)
354
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+254%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96756 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +11.7% | 287 |
| 2020 | +1.1% | 290 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 316 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 372 |
| 2023 | -4.8% | 354 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 259 business establishments in ZIP 96756, employing approximately 4,525 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,554,000.
259
Businesses
4,525
Employees
$236.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 68 | 26.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 22.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.5% |
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 96756 vs 96765 →
ZIP 96756 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96766
Lihue (96766)
14,683 residents
- 96741
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
- 96765 553
Lawai (96765)
553 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96756 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96756 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96756 ranks #6 of 6 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 96756, 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 (5,190 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 96756 in?
ZIP code 96756 (Koloa) 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 96756?
ZIP code 96756 in Koloa, HI has a population of 5,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96756?
The median household income in ZIP 96756 is $99,274, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96756?
The median home value in ZIP 96756 is $969,800, which is 249% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96756?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96756 is White at 36.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96756?
ZIP code 96756 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 4,525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96756?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96756 are: Retail trade (68), Accommodation and food services (59), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96756?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96756 decreased by 4.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 96756?
In ZIP code 96756, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 96756?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96756 is 21.5 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 96756?
In ZIP code 96756, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96756?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96756 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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