96766 ZIP Code — Lihue, HI

Kauai County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96766 is located in Lihue, Hawaii, within Kauai County. It covers approximately 93.69 square miles and serves a population of 17,604 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96766

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $687,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $88,449. The poverty rate of 7% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17,604

population

93.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96766 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96766

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96766. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lihue	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96756 Koloa (5.5 mi) 96741 Kalaheo (6.1 mi) 96746 Kapaa (9.6 mi) 96754 Kilauea (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,604
Population density	188 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	93.69 sq mi
Water area	5.16 sq mi
Latitude	21.9855
Longitude	-159.4177
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	28.3%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	8.2%	8.7%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

17,604

Population

188

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$88,449

Median household income

$34,578

Per capita income

$687,900

Median home value

$1,707

Median monthly rent

62.2%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

3,688

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

526

Under 5

556

481

5–9

510

602

10–14

637

482

15–19

511

537

20–24

569

1,127

25–34

1,192

1,158

35–44

1,226

1,056

45–54

1,118

485

55–59

514

493

60–64

522

810

65–74

858

484

75–84

513

309

85+

328

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,937	22.4%
18 and over	13,667	77.6%
65 and over	3,302	18.8%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 43.2%

Two or more races 30.1%

White 13.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Asian	7,822	43.2%
Two or more races	5,462	30.1%
White	2,488	13.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1,420	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	523	2.9%
Black or African American	205	1.1%
Other race	174	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	8.2%	8.7%	11.3%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$88,449

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 59.8%

$1M+ 15.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$687,900
Median rent / month	$1,707
Owner occupied	62.2%
Renter occupied	37.8%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	55.3%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	32.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Solar	3.7%
No fuel used	59.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,645	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	359	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	623	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,232	25.4%
Households with children under 18	1,688	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,096	43.1%
Average household size	3.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	28.1%
Married	51.9%	48.7%
Separated	1.2%	2.5%
Widowed	2.8%	7.9%
Divorced	8.7%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	313	7.7%
Kindergarten	170	4.2%
Elementary school	1,881	46.2%
High school	931	22.9%
College / grad school	774	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.9%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 14.6%

Public administration 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 5.6%

Construction 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	33.2%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	18.5%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.1%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	13.6%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	793	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,522	93.9%
Spanish	2,338	14.2%
Other Indo-European	59	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.0%
Other languages	2,265	13.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,495	76.7%
Born in same state	13,120	74.5%
Born in different state	9,554	54.3%
Foreign born	375	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	4,109	23.3%
Not a US citizen	2,358	57.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	613	3.5%
Italian	472	2.7%
English	174	1%
Arab	131	0.7%
German	82	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	42	0.2%
Polish	31	0.2%
Irish	9	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96766

What city is ZIP code 96766 in?

ZIP code 96766 is primarily assigned to Lihue, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96766 in?

ZIP code 96766 falls within Kauai County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96766 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 96766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96766?

The median home value in ZIP code 96766 is $687,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 96766?

ZIP code 96766 has an estimated population of 17,604 residents, with a density of 188 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96766?

The median household income in ZIP code 96766 is $88,449, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96766 in?

ZIP code 96766 observes the HST timezone.