96743 ZIP Code, Kamuela, HI
96743 is a ZIP code in Kamuela, Hawaii in Hawaii County. It covers 292 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96738, 96755 and 96719. 12,422 people live here in 4,891 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $101,468, close to the Hawaii median of $100,389; the median age is 48.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kamuela, HI
- County: Hawaii County
- Land area: 292 sq mi
- Population: 12,422
- Median household income: $101,468
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,422 |
| Households | 4,891 |
| Median household income | $101,468 |
| Income per person | $53,079 |
| Median age | 48.6 |
| Homeowners | 78.0% |
| Median home value | $738,700 |
| Median rent | $1,850 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% |
| Broadband internet | 92.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 32.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 4.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.2% |
| $50–75K | 12.1% |
| $75–100K | 11.7% |
| $100–150K | 23.9% |
| $150–200K | 9.6% |
| $200K+ | 19.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.4% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.4% |
| 45–54 | 14.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.2% |
| 65–74 | 18.8% |
| 75+ | 9.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.9% |
| Owned outright | 18.5% |
| Rented | 15.8% |
| Vacant | 27.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.2% |
| Townhome | 6.2% |
| 2–4 units | 8.7% |
| 5–19 units | 10.8% |
| 20+ units | 1.2% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 96743
438 business establishments with 6,446 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 61
- Accommodation and Food Services: 54
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 49
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 46
- Retail Trade: 43
- Construction: 39
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 34
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 27
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96738 — Waikoloa Village CDP, HI (10.8 mi)
- 96755 — Kapaau CDP, HI (11.4 mi)
- 96719 — Hawi CDP, HI (15.1 mi)
- 96727 — Honokaa CDP, HI (20.1 mi)
- 96740 — Kaiminani CDP, HI (20.6 mi)
Areas that include 96743
- Waimea, HI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Puako, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kamuela, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hawaii County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 21: highest median household income in Hawaii County
- No. 5 of 21: highest median home value in Hawaii County
- No. 7 of 21: highest share of households with children in Hawaii County
- No. 6 of 21: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Hawaii County
- No. 6 of 21: highest median age in Hawaii County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96743, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96743 in?
- 96743 is a Kamuela, HI mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside Waimea, 1% lies inside Puako and 1% lies inside Waikoloa Beach Resort; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96743 in?
- 96743 is in Hawaii County.
- What is the population of 96743?
- About 12,422 people (±1,149), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,339.
- What is the median household income in 96743?
- $101,468 (±$9,781), 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 96743?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96743 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96743?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96738 (10.8 mi, Waikoloa Village), 96755 (11.4 mi, Kapaau), 96719 (15.1 mi, Hawi), 96727 (20.1 mi, Honokaa) and 96740 (20.6 mi, Kaiminani).
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