96710 ZIP Code — Hakalau, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96710 is located in Hakalau, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 40.25 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96710

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $764,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $127,250. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 96710 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

267

population

40.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96710 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96710

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96710. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hakalau	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	267
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	40.25 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	19.8516
Longitude	-155.2270
Timezone	Hawaii (HT) — no DST
Area code	808

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	53.9%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

267

Population

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$127,250

Median household income

$53,202

Per capita income

$764,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

22.1%

Unemployment

198

Housing units

64.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7	2.6%
18 and over	260	97.4%
65 and over	85	31.8%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.3%

Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

Other race 20.5%

Asian 17%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	132	39.3%
Hispanic or Latino	69	20.5%
Other race	69	20.5%
Asian	57	17%
Two or more races	9	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	53.9%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	11.3%

Under $10k 17.3%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 49.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.3%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	49.6%
Median income	$127,250

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 81.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$764,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	32.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	40.1%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	22.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.9%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	16.9%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	22.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.8%
No fuel used	89.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	17.3%
Households with children under 18	5	3.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	45.3%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	2.9%
Married	52.3%	74.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.9%
Divorced	9.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 53.7%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	64.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	7	70.0%
College / grad school	3	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.6%

Construction 18.2%

Transportation & utilities 16.2%

Public administration 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	81.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	2.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	39.9%
Carpool	41.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.6%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	15.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	267	100.0%
Spanish	42	15.7%
Other Indo-European	27	10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	5.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	252	94.4%
Born in same state	252	94.4%
Born in different state	60	22.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	5.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	32	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.1%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96710

What city is ZIP code 96710 in?

ZIP code 96710 is primarily assigned to Hakalau, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96710 in?

ZIP code 96710 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96710 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 96710 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96710?

64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 96710 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 96710 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96710 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 96710 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 96710 in?

ZIP code 96710 observes the HST timezone.