96716 ZIP Code — Hanapepe, HI

Kauai County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96716 is located in Hanapepe, Hawaii, within Kauai County. It covers approximately 3.88 square miles and serves a population of 2,284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96716

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $657,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $88,490. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 96716 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,284

population

3.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hanapepe	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,284
Population density	589 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	3.88 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	22.0260
Longitude	-159.5828
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	22.3%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	34.7%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	2.3%	8.7%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,284

Population

589

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$88,490

Median household income

$35,421

Per capita income

$657,500

Median home value

$1,526

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

621

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

287

25–34

253

178

35–44

156

137

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	324	14.2%
18 and over	1,960	85.8%
65 and over	406	17.8%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 50.4%

Two or more races 18.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16.5%

White 14.6%

Group	Count	%
Asian	1,150	50.4%
Two or more races	423	18.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	377	16.5%
White	334	14.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	34.7%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	2.3%	8.7%	11.3%

Under $10k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 29.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	29.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$88,490

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 81.7%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$657,500
Median rent / month	$1,526
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	48.3%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	17.2%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	55.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.3%
No fuel used	91.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	389	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	70	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	110	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	133	18.9%
Households with children under 18	239	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	290	41.3%
Average household size	3.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	36.9%
Married	48.0%	47.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	2.2%
Divorced	8.0%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	5.1%
Kindergarten	18	3.8%
Elementary school	151	32.1%
High school	88	18.7%
College / grad school	190	40.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.6%

Professional & management 16.8%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Other services 9.6%

Construction 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Retail trade 6.4%

Public administration 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	32.7%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.2%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.4%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	20.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	14.8%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,217	97.1%
Spanish	152	6.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	152	6.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,949	85.3%
Born in same state	1,943	85.1%
Born in different state	1,674	73.3%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	335	14.7%
Not a US citizen	123	36.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96716

What city is ZIP code 96716 in?

ZIP code 96716 is primarily assigned to Hanapepe, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96716 in?

ZIP code 96716 falls within Kauai County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96716 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 96716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96716?

The median home value in ZIP code 96716 is $657,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 96716?

ZIP code 96716 has an estimated population of 2,284 residents, with a density of 589 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96716?

The median household income in ZIP code 96716 is $88,490, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96716 in?

ZIP code 96716 observes the HST timezone.