Volcano, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96785
Hawaii County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,646
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,463
- Median income Near-median income area
- $369,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Volcano pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96785 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96785 covers 678.5 square miles in Volcano, Hawaii County, Hawaii (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,646 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96785 reports a modest median household income of $68,463 (26% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,494. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $369,000 (52% below the average Hawaii ZIP), and median rent is $1,217; owner occupancy is 83.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Hawaii and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 96785.
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 96785
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Volcano, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96785.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 96785, Volcano, 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
2,646
Population
678.5
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96785?
56.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.7%
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?
$68,463
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$43,494
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96785 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Volcano, 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)
$68,463 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
2,562housing units
2,562
Total Housing Units
2,105
Occupied Units
457
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,000
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,217
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 96785, employing approximately 201 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,715,000.
26
Businesses
201
Employees
$6.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96785, 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 (2,646 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 96785 in?
ZIP code 96785 (Volcano) 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 96785?
ZIP code 96785 in Volcano, HI has a population of 2,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96785?
The median household income in ZIP 96785 is $68,463, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96785?
The median home value in ZIP 96785 is $369,000, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96785?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96785 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96785?
ZIP code 96785 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96785?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96785 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96785?
In ZIP code 96785, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% 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 96785?
In ZIP code 96785, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96785?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96785 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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