| ZIP Code | 96764 |
|---|---|
| City | Laupahoehoe |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 3,060 ft |
| Latitude | 19.993996 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -155.247917 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15001 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↓ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 23.2% ▲ 132% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.9% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 15.2% ▲ 210% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 135 (37.3%) |
| Some College | 5 (1.4%) |
| Associates | 63 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 40 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 119 (32.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,917 ≈ Avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $598,800 ▲ 115% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,324/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 288 |
| Vacant Units | 69 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 288 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 69 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 96764 is located in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. With a population of 570, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 96764 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,917 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96764 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $598,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,324 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.8%) and renters (40.2%). Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 96764 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 30.7%. Residents are well-educated — 43.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.2%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96764 stands at 15.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 96764 in Laupahoehoe, HI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 570 residents, a median household income of $72,917, and a median home value of $598,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.