PlainZIP

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
$99,274
Median income
$969,800
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $47,903. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $969,800 (25% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,659 monthly, and 57.1% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kauai County, letting you compare 96756 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 96756?

42.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 36.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 23.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 5.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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

$47,903

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96756 ranks nationally

Koloa, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,274 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,581

Total Housing Units

2,198

Occupied Units

1,383

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$969,800

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96756 ranks #3 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 96756 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 96756 ranks #6 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
96765 Lawai, HI 553 2.6 mi
96741 Kalaheo, HI 5,929 5.1 mi
96705 Eleele, HI 2,319 7.2 mi
96766 Lihue, HI 14,683 6.6 mi
96716 Hanapepe, HI 2,823 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kauai County

96746 standard
Kapaa, HI
Pop: 18,319
96766 standard
Lihue, HI
Pop: 14,683
96741 standard
Kalaheo, HI
Pop: 5,929
96754 standard
Kilauea, HI
Pop: 4,084
96752 standard
Kekaha, HI
Pop: 3,680
96716 standard
Hanapepe, HI
Pop: 2,823

Related Areas

Kauai County Koloa, HI Hawaii

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.