96796 ZIP Code, Waimea, HI
96796 is a ZIP code in Waimea, Hawaii in Kauai County. It covers 1.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96769, 96747 and 96716. 1,840 people live here in 655 households. With about 983 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (48% own). Median household income is $89,205, below the Hawaii median of $100,389; the median age is 45.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waimea, HI
- County: Kauai County
- Land area: 1.9 sq mi
- Population: 1,840
- Median household income: $89,205
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,840 |
| Households | 655 |
| Median household income | $89,205 |
| Income per person | $39,118 |
| Median age | 45.5 |
| Homeowners | 48.2% |
| Median home value | $769,700 |
| Median rent | $1,612 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 94.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 9.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.0% |
| $35–50K | 5.5% |
| $50–75K | 21.2% |
| $75–100K | 7.3% |
| $100–150K | 27.3% |
| $150–200K | 3.4% |
| $200K+ | 13.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% |
| 25–34 | 17.8% |
| 35–44 | 7.3% |
| 45–54 | 13.0% |
| 55–64 | 11.4% |
| 65–74 | 14.1% |
| 75+ | 12.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.2% |
| Owned outright | 19.3% |
| Rented | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 14.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.8% |
| Townhome | 7.0% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 14.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.6% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 96796
63 business establishments with 1,124 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 17
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Retail Trade: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Construction: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96769 — Pakala Village CDP, HI (3.2 mi)
- 96747 — Kaumakani CDP, HI (3.9 mi)
- 96716 — Hanapepe CDP, HI (5.6 mi)
- 96705 — Eleele CDP, HI (7.7 mi)
- 96741 — Kalaheo CDP, HI (9.8 mi)
- 96752 — Kekaha CDP, HI (10.7 mi)
- 96765 — Lawai CDP, HI (11.1 mi)
- 96756 — Poipu CDP, HI (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 96796
- Waimea, HI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Waimea (Kauai County), HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kauai County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Kauai County
- No. 3 of 13: highest median age in Kauai County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96796, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96796 in?
- 96796 is a Waimea, HI mailing address. By land area, 99% lies inside Waimea.
- What county is 96796 in?
- 96796 is in Kauai County.
- What is the population of 96796?
- About 1,840 people (±378), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,057.
- What is the median household income in 96796?
- $89,205 (±$41,610), 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 96796?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96796 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96796?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96769 (3.2 mi, Pakala Village), 96747 (3.9 mi, Kaumakani), 96716 (5.6 mi, Hanapepe), 96705 (7.7 mi, Eleele), 96741 (9.8 mi, Kalaheo) and 96752 (10.7 mi, Kekaha).
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