ZIP Code 96777

ZIP code 96777 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 448.2 square miles in Pahala, Hawaii County, Hawaii. The area is home to 1,479 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 96777 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96777 sits at $64,643 (30% below the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $22,788. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $233,200 (70% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96777 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 96777 sits relative to Hawaii and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →