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Ninole, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96773

Hawaii County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

210
2/sq mi
$65,179
Median income
$816,700
Median home value
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ninole pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96773 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96773 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ninole, Hawaii County, Hawaii, home to just 210 residents across 91.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.

ZIP 96773 reports a modest median household income of $65,179 (30% below the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $57,637. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $816,700 (5% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hawaii County, letting you compare 96773 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 →

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 96773, Ninole, 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

210

Population

91.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96773?

62.8

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$65,179

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$57,637

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96773 ranks nationally

Ninole, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,179 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.0%

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

What does housing look like?

65

Total Housing Units

41

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$816,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

2002

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 96773, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $656,000.

3

Businesses

12

Employees

$656K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 96773 vs 96710 →

ZIP 96773 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 96773 ranks #8 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 96773 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 96773 ranks #5 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
96710 Hakalau, HI 613 2.5 mi
96780 Papaaloa, HI 557 5.2 mi
96764 Laupahoehoe, HI 799 4.1 mi
96728 Honomu, HI 610 6.6 mi
96783 Pepeekeo, HI 2,060 6.4 mi
96781 Papaikou, HI 1,670 7.2 mi
96774 Ookala, HI 342 8.3 mi

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Pop: 46,165
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Pop: 33,321
96749 standard
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Pop: 17,047
96778 standard
Pahoa, HI
Pop: 14,409
96743 standard
Kamuela, HI
Pop: 12,160
96771 standard
Mountain View, HI
Pop: 8,339

Related Areas

Hawaii County Ninole, HI Hawaii

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96773 in? ▼
ZIP code 96773 (Ninole) 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 96773? ▼
ZIP code 96773 in Ninole, HI has a population of 210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96773? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96773 is $65,179, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96773? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96773 is $816,700, which is 194% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96773? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96773 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96773? ▼
ZIP code 96773 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96773? ▼
In ZIP code 96773, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.0% 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 96773? ▼
In ZIP code 96773, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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