| ZIP Code | 96741 |
|---|---|
| City | Kalaheo |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Kauai County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 2,004 ft |
| Latitude | 21.955528 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -159.515192 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 69 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,104 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 346 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 454 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 474 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,706 (41.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,777 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $915,700 ▲ 228% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,706/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,474 |
| Vacant Units | 271 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,474 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 271 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 96741 is located in Kalaheo, Hawaii, within Kauai County. With a population of 6,283, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 96741 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,777 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96741 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $915,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,706 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 96741 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.1%. Residents are well-educated — 52.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96741 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 96741 in Kalaheo, HI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,283 residents, a median household income of $106,777, and a median home value of $915,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.