Lawai, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96765
Kauai County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 553
- 200/sq mi High-density area
- $102,679
- Median income Above-median income area
- $864,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawai pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 200
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96765 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96765 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawai, Kauai County, Hawaii, home to just 553 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 200 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96765 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,679 (11% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,615. Unemployment is 29.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $864,600 (11% above the average Hawaii ZIP) and median rent is $1,875; 64.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kauai County, so 96765 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 96765
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawai, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96765.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 96765, Lawai, 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
553
Population
2.8
Area (sq mi)
200
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96765?
34.8
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$102,679
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$39,615
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
29.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96765 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Lawai, 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)
$102,679 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
247housing units
247
Total Housing Units
194
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$864,600
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,875
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 96765, employing approximately 203 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,874,000.
20
Businesses
203
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 30.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.0% |
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 96765 vs 96756 →
ZIP 96765 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
- 96747 749
Kaumakani (96747)
749 residents
- 96765 553
Lawai (96765)
553 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96765 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96765 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
- 96747
Kaumakani (96747)
$95,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96765 ranks #4 of 7 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 96765, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 96765 in?
ZIP code 96765 (Lawai) 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 96765?
ZIP code 96765 in Lawai, HI has a population of 553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96765?
The median household income in ZIP 96765 is $102,679, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96765?
The median home value in ZIP 96765 is $864,600, which is 211% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96765?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96765 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96765?
ZIP code 96765 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96765?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96765 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Construction (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96765?
In ZIP code 96765, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 96765?
In ZIP code 96765, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96765?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96765 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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