96785 ZIP Code, Volcano, HI
96785 is a ZIP code in Volcano, Hawaii in Hawaii County. It covers 73 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96771, 96778 and 96760. 4,433 people live here in 2,105 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $68,463, below the Hawaii median of $100,389; the median age is 56.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Volcano, HI
- County: Hawaii County
- Land area: 73 sq mi
- Population: 4,433
- Median household income: $68,463
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,433 |
| Households | 2,105 |
| Median household income | $68,463 |
| Income per person | $43,494 |
| Median age | 56.4 |
| Homeowners | 83.5% |
| Median home value | $369,000 |
| Median rent | $1,217 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 35.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% |
| Broadband internet | 84.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 15.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 15.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.0% |
| $200K+ | 11.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.6% |
| 10–19 | 5.2% |
| 20–24 | 2.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 20.5% |
| 65–74 | 19.7% |
| 75+ | 11.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.0% |
| Owned outright | 37.8% |
| Rented | 13.5% |
| Vacant | 17.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.2% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.5% |
Businesses in 96785
26 business establishments with 201 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Retail Trade: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Construction: 3
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96771 — Mountain View CDP, HI (4.9 mi)
- 96778 — Hawaiian Beaches CDP, HI (9.8 mi)
- 96760 — Hawaiian Acres CDP, HI (12.5 mi)
- 96720 — Hilo CDP, HI (12.6 mi)
- 96749 — Hawaiian Paradise Park CDP, HI (18.5 mi)
- 96781 — Papaikou CDP, HI (22.7 mi)
- 96777 — Pahala CDP, HI (23.2 mi)
Areas that include 96785
- Fern Forest, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mauna Loa Estates, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Royal Hawaiian Estates, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Volcano Golf Course, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Volcano, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hawaii County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 21: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Hawaii County
- No. 4 of 21: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Hawaii County
- No. 1 of 21: highest median age in Hawaii County
- No. 6 of 21: fastest population growth in Hawaii County
Mail every home in 96785
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96785, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96785 in?
- 96785 is a Volcano, HI mailing address. By land area, 36% lies inside Volcano, 17% lies inside Fern Forest, 4% lies inside Royal Hawaiian Estates and 3% lies inside Mauna Loa Estates; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96785 in?
- 96785 is in Hawaii County.
- What is the population of 96785?
- About 4,433 people (±617), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,125.
- What is the median household income in 96785?
- $68,463 (±$7,717), 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 96785?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96785 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96785?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96771 (4.9 mi, Mountain View), 96778 (9.8 mi, Hawaiian Beaches), 96760 (12.5 mi, Hawaiian Acres), 96720 (12.6 mi, Hilo), 96749 (18.5 mi, Hawaiian Paradise Park) and 96781 (22.7 mi, Papaikou).
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