| ZIP Code | 96716 |
|---|---|
| City | Hanapepe |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Kauai County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft |
| Latitude | 21.910263 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -159.600932 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15007 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.22 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.7% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 69% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 832 (51.5%) |
| Some College | 30 (1.9%) |
| Associates | 258 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 154 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 341 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,452 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $738,100 ▲ 165% above avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,016/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 817 |
| Vacant Units | 94 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 817 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 94 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.22 |
ZIP code 96716 is located in Hanapepe, Hawaii, within Kauai County. With a population of 2,329, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 96716 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,452 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96716 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $738,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,016 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 96716 is majority Asian (53.67%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96716 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 96716 in Hanapepe, HI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,329 residents, a median household income of $90,452, and a median home value of $738,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.