96722 ZIP Code — Princeville, HI

Kauai County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96722 is located in Princeville, Hawaii, within Kauai County. It covers approximately 16.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,141 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96722

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,062,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($86,985) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 96722 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,141

population

16.22

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,141
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	16.22 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	22.1494
Longitude	-159.5242
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	29.0%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	7.3%	8.7%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,141

Population

132

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$86,985

Median household income

$54,090

Per capita income

$1,062,500

Median home value

$1,375

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

2,442

Housing units

54.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

129

35–44

169

152

45–54

200

55–59

60–64

221

65–74

292

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	412	19.2%
18 and over	1,729	80.8%
65 and over	686	32.0%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.2%

Two or more races 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Other race 6%

Asian 4.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,622	70.2%
Two or more races	268	11.6%
Hispanic or Latino	169	7.3%
Other race	138	6%
Asian	97	4.2%
Black or African American	16	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	31.4%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	28.1%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	31.7%	29.9%
Over $200k	7.3%	8.7%	11.3%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$86,985

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 37.4%

$1M+ 54.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,062,500
Median rent / month	$1,375
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	63.8%
Single-family detached	32.8%
Large apartment buildings	32.1%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	37.7%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	19.8%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	31.0%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	55.1%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	30.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Solar	1.6%
No fuel used	57.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	602	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	49	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	111	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	229	23.1%
Households with children under 18	184	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	494	49.8%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	16.5%
Married	68.6%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	2.2%	5.5%
Divorced	12.2%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 15.0%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 37.9%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	54.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	14.7%
Kindergarten	25	6.2%
Elementary school	157	39.2%
High school	126	31.4%
College / grad school	34	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.7%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Retail trade 7.3%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	34.7%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	0.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	23.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.4%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	26.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.2%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	78.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	6.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	24.5%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	13.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,082	97.2%
Spanish	100	4.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	79	3.8%
Other languages	21	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,917	89.5%
Born in same state	1,817	84.9%
Born in different state	614	28.7%
Foreign born	100	4.7%
Naturalized citizen	224	10.5%
Not a US citizen	134	59.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	183	8.5%
Italian	165	7.7%
Irish	44	2.1%
Arab	44	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	2%
Polish	27	1.3%
Norwegian	18	0.8%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96722

What city is ZIP code 96722 in?

ZIP code 96722 is primarily assigned to Princeville, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96722 in?

ZIP code 96722 falls within Kauai County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96722 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 96722 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96722?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 96722 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 96722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96722?

The median home value in ZIP code 96722 is $1,062,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 96722 in?

ZIP code 96722 observes the HST timezone.