| ZIP Code | 96722 |
|---|---|
| City | Princeville |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Kauai County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 738 ft |
| Latitude | 22.18838 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -159.460894 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.5 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 260 (16.2%) |
| Some College | 185 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 131 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 60 (3.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 967 (60.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,750 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,213,800 ▲ 335% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 2,800 |
| Vacant Units | 1,848 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,800 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,848 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 96722 is located in Princeville, Hawaii, within Kauai County. With a population of 2,061, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.5 years. Economically, 96722 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96722 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,213,800 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 96722 is primarily White (74.14%). Residents are highly educated — 64.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 58% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96722 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 36% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 96722 in Princeville, HI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,061 residents, a median household income of $105,750, and a median home value of $1,213,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.