Mountain View, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96771
Hawaii County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,339
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,426
- Median income Near-median income area
- $331,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mountain View pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96771 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96771 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountain View, Hawaii County, Hawaii, home to 8,339 residents across 238.3 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96771 reports a modest median household income of $62,426 (33% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,945. The poverty rate is 21.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $331,900 (57% below the average Hawaii ZIP), and median rent is $1,283; owner occupancy is 82.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hawaii County, so 96771 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 96771
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountain View, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96771.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 96771, Mountain View, 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
8,339
Population
238.3
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96771?
39.4
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
6.9%
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?
$62,426
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$28,945
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96771 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Mountain View, 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)
$62,426 10th percentile higher than 10% of 83 Hawaii ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Hawaii ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,235housing units
3,235
Total Housing Units
2,917
Occupied Units
318
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$331,900
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,283
Median Rent
2000
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 96771, employing approximately 188 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,956,000.
40
Businesses
188
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 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 96771 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96720
Hilo (96720)
46,165 residents
- 96749 17,047
Keaau (96749)
17,047 residents
- 96778 14,409
Pahoa (96778)
14,409 residents
- 96771 8,339
Mountain View (96771)
8,339 residents
- 96760 3,001
Kurtistown (96760)
3,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96771 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96771 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96760
Kurtistown (96760)
$103,286 median income
- 96749
Keaau (96749)
$85,399 median income
- 96720
Hilo (96720)
$80,938 median income
- 96771
Mountain View (96771)
$62,426 median income
- 96778 $39,750
Pahoa (96778)
$39,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96771 ranks #4 of 5 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 96771, 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 (8,339 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 96771 in?
ZIP code 96771 (Mountain View) 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 96771?
ZIP code 96771 in Mountain View, HI has a population of 8,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96771?
The median household income in ZIP 96771 is $62,426, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96771?
The median home value in ZIP 96771 is $331,900, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96771?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96771 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96771?
ZIP code 96771 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96771?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96771 are: Construction (10), Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96771?
In ZIP code 96771, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 96771?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96771 is 37.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96771?
In ZIP code 96771, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96771?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96771 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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