96705 ZIP Code, Eleele, HI
96705 is a ZIP code in Eleele, Hawaii in Kauai County. It covers 3.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96716, 96747 and 96765. 2,522 people live here in 701 households. With about 750 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $118,438, above the Hawaii median of $100,389.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Eleele, HI
- County: Kauai County
- Land area: 3.4 sq mi
- Population: 2,522
- Median household income: $118,438
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,522 |
| Households | 701 |
| Median household income | $118,438 |
| Income per person | $41,732 |
| Median age | 39.6 |
| Homeowners | 72.0% |
| Median home value | $777,200 |
| Median rent | $1,244 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Broadband internet | 92.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 28.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 1.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 4.0% |
| $50–75K | 8.1% |
| $75–100K | 17.1% |
| $100–150K | 21.4% |
| $150–200K | 19.8% |
| $200K+ | 17.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.2% |
| 20–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.3% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 14.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.4% |
| Owned outright | 17.3% |
| Rented | 25.4% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.1% |
| Townhome | 9.6% |
| 2–4 units | 10.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 96705
41 business establishments with 678 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Retail Trade: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96716 — Hanapepe CDP, HI (2.2 mi)
- 96747 — Kaumakani CDP, HI (4.2 mi)
- 96765 — Lawai CDP, HI (4.8 mi)
- 96741 — Kalaheo CDP, HI (5.2 mi)
- 96769 — Pakala Village CDP, HI (5.2 mi)
- 96756 — Poipu CDP, HI (7.4 mi)
- 96796 — Waimea CDP, HI (7.7 mi)
- 96766 — Lihue CDP, HI (13 mi)
Areas that include 96705
- Eleele, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kauai County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 13: highest median household income in Kauai County
- No. 4 of 13: highest share of households with children in Kauai County
- No. 2 of 13: lowest median age in Kauai County
Mail every home in 96705
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96705, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96705 in?
- 96705 is a Eleele, HI mailing address. By land area, 23% lies inside Eleele; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96705 in?
- 96705 is in Kauai County.
- What is the population of 96705?
- About 2,522 people (±587), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,536.
- What is the median household income in 96705?
- $118,438 (±$15,116), compared with $100,389 for Hawaii as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 96705?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96705 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96705?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96716 (2.2 mi, Hanapepe), 96747 (4.2 mi, Kaumakani), 96765 (4.8 mi, Lawai), 96741 (5.2 mi, Kalaheo), 96769 (5.2 mi, Pakala Village) and 96756 (7.4 mi, Poipu).
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