96741 ZIP Code — Kalaheo, HI

Kauai County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96741 is located in Kalaheo, Hawaii, within Kauai County. It covers approximately 31.86 square miles and serves a population of 6,231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96741

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $844,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $97,212. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,231

population

31.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kalaheo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96756 Koloa (5.7 mi) 96766 Lihue (6.1 mi) 96746 Kapaa (12.9 mi) 96754 Kilauea (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,231
Population density	196 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	31.86 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	21.9692
Longitude	-159.5109
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	35.6%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	12.8%	8.7%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

6,231

Population

196

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$97,212

Median household income

$40,786

Per capita income

$844,100

Median home value

$1,667

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,808

Housing units

37.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

272

Under 5

251

121

5–9

111

258

10–14

238

300

15–19

277

106

20–24

297

25–34

273

340

35–44

314

367

45–54

338

212

55–59

196

248

60–64

228

475

65–74

438

185

75–84

171

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,437	23.1%
18 and over	4,794	76.9%
65 and over	1,387	22.3%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.6%

Two or more races 33.1%

Asian 15.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,369	36.6%
Two or more races	2,143	33.1%
Asian	1,003	15.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	602	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	234	3.6%
Other race	77	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.3%
Black or African American	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.6%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	12.8%	8.7%	11.3%

Under $10k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 15.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	15.1%
Median income	$97,212

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 65.3%

$1M+ 30.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$844,100
Median rent / month	$1,667
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	29.5%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	16.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Solar	4.1%
No fuel used	72.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,229	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	81	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	400	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	284	14.2%
Households with children under 18	585	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	967	48.5%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	22.8%
Married	52.1%	60.0%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	10.4%
Divorced	9.4%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 27.6%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	6.4%
Kindergarten	17	1.2%
Elementary school	654	45.5%
High school	317	22.1%
College / grad school	356	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Professional & management 15.7%

Construction 15.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Public administration 4.5%

Retail trade 4.4%

Other services 3.8%

Information 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 21.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.9%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	74.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	490	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,708	91.6%
Spanish	197	3.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.2%
Other languages	181	3.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,781	92.8%
Born in same state	5,714	91.7%
Born in different state	3,447	55.3%
Foreign born	67	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	450	7.2%
Not a US citizen	274	60.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	630	10.1%
Italian	559	9%
Polish	159	2.6%
Arab	120	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	47	0.8%
English	29	0.5%
Irish	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96741

What city is ZIP code 96741 in?

ZIP code 96741 is primarily assigned to Kalaheo, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96741 in?

ZIP code 96741 falls within Kauai County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96741 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 96741 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96741?

15% of residents in ZIP code 96741 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96741?

The median home value in ZIP code 96741 is $844,100.

Does ZIP code 96741 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 96741 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96741 in?

ZIP code 96741 observes the HST timezone.