96705 ZIP Code — Eleele, HI

Kauai County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96705 is located in Eleele, Hawaii, within Kauai County. It covers approximately 3.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96705

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $630,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $103,409. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

2,299

population

3.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96705 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96705

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eleele	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,299
Population density	682 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	3.37 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	21.9061
Longitude	-159.5465
Timezone	Hawaii (HT) — no DST
Area code	808

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.3%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	43.8%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.8%	8.7%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,299

Population

682

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$103,409

Median household income

$34,394

Per capita income

$630,700

Median home value

$1,514

Median monthly rent

64.0%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

465

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

111

5–9

10–14

15–19

120

20–24

107

167

25–34

147

129

35–44

115

141

45–54

124

55–59

119

60–64

106

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	592	25.8%
18 and over	1,707	74.2%
65 and over	277	12.0%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 48%

Two or more races 31.4%

White 12.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Asian	1,109	48%
Two or more races	725	31.4%
White	288	12.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	168	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.5%
Black or African American	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.3%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	43.8%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.8%	8.7%	11.3%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	26.5%
$150k–$200k	18.8%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$103,409

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 78.8%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$630,700
Median rent / month	$1,514
Owner occupied	64.0%
Renter occupied	36.0%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	29.3%
1980–1989	31.8%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	7.2%
3 bedrooms	63.8%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	49.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Solar	1.7%
No fuel used	87.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	111	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	72	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	88	13.3%
Households with children under 18	199	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	29.8%
Average household size	3.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.5%	31.6%
Married	48.7%	50.5%
Separated	1.1%	1.6%
Widowed	2.3%	7.6%
Divorced	6.4%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	17.5%
Kindergarten	17	3.2%
Elementary school	264	49.8%
High school	56	10.6%
College / grad school	100	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 34.8%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Professional & management 8.9%

Public administration 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Retail trade 6.6%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Construction 3.4%

Information 2.6%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	38.6%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	17.1%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	27.7%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	7.5%
Arthritis	18.8%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.7%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	12.4%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	6.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,063	89.7%
Spanish	209	10.1%
Other Indo-European	9	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	200	9.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,746	75.9%
Born in same state	1,674	72.8%
Born in different state	1,383	60.2%
Foreign born	72	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	553	24.1%
Not a US citizen	335	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	3.3%
French	72	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.9%
Internet access	89.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96705

What city is ZIP code 96705 in?

ZIP code 96705 is primarily assigned to Eleele, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96705 in?

ZIP code 96705 falls within Kauai County, Hawaii.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96705?

The median home value in ZIP code 96705 is $630,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96705?

The median household income in ZIP code 96705 is $103,409, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 96705?

ZIP code 96705 has an estimated population of 2,299 residents, with a density of 683 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96705 in?

ZIP code 96705 observes the HST timezone.