96756 ZIP Code — Koloa, HI

Kauai County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96756 is located in Koloa, Hawaii, within Kauai County. It covers approximately 24.36 square miles and serves a population of 5,804 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96756

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $852,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

The gap between median ($87,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,804

population

24.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Koloa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96766 Lihue (5.5 mi) 96741 Kalaheo (5.7 mi) 96746 Kapaa (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,804
Population density	238 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	24.36 sq mi
Water area	3.62 sq mi
Latitude	21.9105
Longitude	-159.4483
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	36.8%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	8.7%	8.7%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,804

Population

238

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$87,833

Median household income

$51,269

Per capita income

$852,300

Median home value

$1,470

Median monthly rent

57.3%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

2,610

Housing units

32.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

198

Under 5

201

140

5–9

142

198

10–14

200

151

15–19

153

20–24

363

25–34

368

289

35–44

293

332

45–54

336

148

55–59

150

239

60–64

241

459

65–74

464

192

75–84

194

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,310	22.6%
18 and over	4,494	77.4%
65 and over	1,495	25.8%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.1%

Two or more races 26.5%

Asian 22.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,218	36.1%
Two or more races	1,628	26.5%
Asian	1,387	22.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	367	6%
Hispanic or Latino	337	5.5%
Other race	141	2.3%
Black or African American	32	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	8.7%	8.7%	11.3%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 13.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	13.8%
Median income	$87,833

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 61.4%

$1M+ 31.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$852,300
Median rent / month	$1,470
Owner occupied	57.3%
Renter occupied	42.7%
Vacant	39.8%
Single-family detached	53.9%
Large apartment buildings	14.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	21.9%
1970–1979	29.7%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	37.3%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	23.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.9%
No fuel used	69.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	999	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	185	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	378	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	552	26.1%
Households with children under 18	580	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	964	45.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	24.4%
Married	53.7%	47.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.9%
Widowed	4.5%	8.8%
Divorced	7.1%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	32.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	5.4%
Kindergarten	99	8.7%
Elementary school	519	45.6%
High school	287	25.2%
College / grad school	171	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.1%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 8.8%

Construction 6.8%

Public administration 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	34.1%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 12.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.7%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	392	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,405	93.1%
Spanish	377	7.0%
Other Indo-European	15	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.3%
Other languages	272	5.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,184	89.3%
Born in same state	5,062	87.2%
Born in different state	3,064	52.8%
Foreign born	122	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	620	10.7%
Not a US citizen	290	46.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	686	11.8%
French	383	6.6%
Arab	122	2.1%
German	99	1.7%
English	86	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	74	1.3%
Norwegian	19	0.3%
Dutch	15	0.3%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96756

What city is ZIP code 96756 in?

ZIP code 96756 is primarily assigned to Koloa, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96756 in?

ZIP code 96756 falls within Kauai County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96756 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 96756 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96756 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 96756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96756?

The median home value in ZIP code 96756 is $852,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 96756?

ZIP code 96756 has an estimated population of 5,804 residents, with a density of 238 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96756 in?

ZIP code 96756 observes the HST timezone.