96781 ZIP Code, Papaikou, HI
96781 is a ZIP code in Papaikou, Hawaii in Hawaii County. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96710, 96728 and 96783. 2,073 people live here in 734 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $96,400, close to the Hawaii median of $100,389; the median age is 48.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Papaikou, HI
- County: Hawaii County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 2,073
- Median household income: $96,400
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,073 |
| Households | 734 |
| Median household income | $96,400 |
| Income per person | $43,867 |
| Median age | 48.8 |
| Homeowners | 82.2% |
| Median home value | $828,500 |
| Median rent | $1,500 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 10.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.1% |
| $100–150K | 22.8% |
| $150–200K | 11.2% |
| $200K+ | 14.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.6% |
| 10–19 | 6.8% |
| 20–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–44 | 14.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.8% |
| 55–64 | 23.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.3% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.8% |
| Owned outright | 33.3% |
| Rented | 14.5% |
| Vacant | 18.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.2% |
| Townhome | 3.2% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 96781
14 business establishments with 91 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96710 (4 mi)
- 96728 — Honomu CDP, HI (6 mi)
- 96783 — Pepeekeo CDP, HI (6.6 mi)
- 96773 — Laupahoehoe CDP, HI (8.9 mi)
- 96720 — Hilo CDP, HI (10.3 mi)
- 96780 — Laupahoehoe CDP, HI (11.2 mi)
- 96764 — Laupahoehoe CDP, HI (13.4 mi)
- 96774 (13.5 mi)
Areas that include 96781
- Papaikou, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hawaii County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 21: highest median household income in Hawaii County
- No. 2 of 21: highest median home value in Hawaii County
- No. 5 of 21: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Hawaii County
- No. 7 of 21: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Hawaii County
- No. 5 of 21: highest median age in Hawaii County
- No. 2 of 21: fastest population growth in Hawaii County
Mail every home in 96781
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96781, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96781 in?
- 96781 is a Papaikou, HI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Papaikou; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96781 in?
- 96781 is in Hawaii County.
- What is the population of 96781?
- About 2,073 people (±343), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,670.
- What is the median household income in 96781?
- $96,400 (±$45,687), 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 96781?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96781 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96781?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96710 (4 mi), 96728 (6 mi, Honomu), 96783 (6.6 mi, Pepeekeo), 96773 (8.9 mi, Laupahoehoe), 96720 (10.3 mi, Hilo) and 96780 (11.2 mi, Laupahoehoe).
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