96796 ZIP Code — Waimea, HI

Kauai County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96796 is located in Waimea, Hawaii, within Kauai County. It covers approximately 1.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,951 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96796

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 $520,200. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $95,972. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,951
population
1.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96796 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96796

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City Status
Waimea Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,951
Population density 1,043 / sq mi
State FIPS 15
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 1.87 sq mi
Water area 0.53 sq mi
Latitude 22.0573
Longitude -159.6949
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 44.9% 31.4% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 23.6% 28.1% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 27.0% 31.7% 29.9%
Over $200k 4.6% 8.7% 11.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,951
Population
1,043
People per sq mi
44.1
Median age
$95,972
Median household income
$44,082
Per capita income
$520,200
Median home value
$1,541
Median monthly rent
39.6%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
390
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
36
60
5–9
71
37
10–14
43
44
15–19
53
27
20–24
31
165
25–34
196
103
35–44
123
108
45–54
128
34
55–59
41
71
60–64
85
133
65–74
157
60
75–84
72
20
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834717.8%
18 and over1,60482.2%
65 and over46523.8%
Median age44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 35.8%
Two or more races 31.4%
White 22.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
GroupCount%
Asian69935.8%
Two or more races61331.4%
White43522.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander20410.4%
Hispanic or Latino40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.9% 31.4% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 23.6% 28.1% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 27.0% 31.7% 29.9%
Over $200k 4.6% 8.7% 11.3%
Under $10k 2.3%
$15k–$25k 9.1%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 13.5%
$50k–$75k 13.9%
$75k–$100k 6.8%
$100k–$150k 25.2%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k+ 13.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.3%
$15k–$25k9.1%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k13.5%
$50k–$75k13.9%
$75k–$100k6.8%
$100k–$150k25.2%
$150k–$200k8.7%
$200k+13.7%
Median income$95,972

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 1.0%
$300k–$500k 46.3%
$500k–$1M 42.6%
$1M+ 10.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$520,200
Median rent / month$1,541
Owner occupied39.6%
Renter occupied60.4%
Vacant11.2%
Single-family detached72.3%
Large apartment buildings3.6%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)3.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.6%
2000–20093.2%
1990–199916.5%
1980–198911.8%
1970–197919.1%
1960–196913.0%
1950–195916.5%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier12.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom7.7%
2 bedrooms28.9%
3 bedrooms53.0%
4 bedrooms7.8%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.8%
1 vehicle34.5%
2 vehicles28.1%
3 or more29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity10.4%
Solar1.2%
No fuel used88.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24332.5%
Cohabiting couple516.8%
Male householder, no spouse20527.4%
Female householder, no spouse24833.2%
Households with children under 1816021.4%
Households with seniors (65+)33044.2%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married53.3%34.0%
Married41.8%36.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.9%12.0%
Divorced4.0%17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.3%
HS graduate 31.3%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 14.0%
Bachelor's degree 21.7%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.2%
Bachelor's or higher30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool133.8%
Kindergarten144.1%
Elementary school15445.4%
High school9828.9%
College / grad school6017.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.7%
Education & healthcare 16.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.6%
Retail trade 14.5%
Construction 11.9%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Public administration 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Manufacturing 2.6%
Other services 1.2%
Agriculture & mining 1.0%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.3%
Service28.9%
Sales & office15.6%
Natural resources & construction11.1%
Production & transportation16.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.7%
Government18.0%
Self-employed12.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.4%
Carpool9.4%
Public transit1.3%
Walk14.5%
Work from home5.6%
Other means3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)21.1

Poverty

All people 6.3%
Under 18 years 11.5%
18 and over 5.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.2%
Retirement income27.2%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP11.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity21.3%
High blood pressure30.6%
High cholesterol29.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis22.6%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease5.1%
Cancer5.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.5%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.2%
Depression15.0%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.3%
Visited dentist70.3%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss7.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans905.7%
Disability%
Any disability7.7%
Under 186.3%
18–64 years5.8%
65 and over14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.3%
Public insurance46.3%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,88596.6%
Spanish814.3%
Other Indo-European40.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages743.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,72088.2%
Born in same state1,65184.6%
Born in different state1,22262.6%
Foreign born693.5%
Naturalized citizen23111.8%
Not a US citizen5925.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1085.5%
Italian412.1%
Polish100.5%
AncestryCount%
English30.2%
Arab30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.3%
Internet access89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96796

What city is ZIP code 96796 in?

ZIP code 96796 is primarily assigned to Waimea, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96796 in?

ZIP code 96796 falls within Kauai County, Hawaii.

Is ZIP code 96796 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 96796 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 96796 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 96796 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96796?

The median home value in ZIP code 96796 is $520,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 96796?

ZIP code 96796 has an estimated population of 1,951 residents, with a density of 1,044 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96796 in?

ZIP code 96796 observes the HST timezone.

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