96719 ZIP Code — Hawi, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96719 is located in Hawi, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 5.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,318 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96719

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $587,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $74,896. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 96719 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,318
population
5.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96719 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96719

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City Status
Hawi Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,318
Population density 226 / sq mi
State FIPS 15
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 5.83 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 20.2037
Longitude -155.8575
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 27.5% 39.1% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 27.3% 31.0% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 30.0% 23.6% 29.9%
Over $200k 15.2% 6.3% 11.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,318
Population
226
People per sq mi
44.0
Median age
$74,896
Median household income
$34,252
Per capita income
$587,400
Median home value
$1,574
Median monthly rent
74.8%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
14.5%
Unemployment
429
Housing units
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
22
52
5–9
69
42
10–14
56
24
15–19
32
31
20–24
42
64
25–34
86
68
35–44
91
63
45–54
84
4
55–59
5
33
60–64
43
96
65–74
128
43
75–84
57
28
85+
38
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828021.2%
18 and over1,03878.8%
65 and over39029.6%
Median age44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 34.8%
Two or more races 31.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 17%
Asian 14%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
GroupCount%
White47034.8%
Two or more races43031.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander22917%
Asian18914%
Hispanic or Latino332.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.5% 39.1% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 27.3% 31.0% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 30.0% 23.6% 29.9%
Over $200k 15.2% 6.3% 11.3%
$10k–$15k 3.9%
$15k–$25k 5.5%
$25k–$35k 5.1%
$35k–$50k 9.9%
$50k–$75k 25.9%
$75k–$100k 18.0%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 10.4%
$200k+ 14.5%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k3.9%
$15k–$25k5.5%
$25k–$35k5.1%
$35k–$50k9.9%
$50k–$75k25.9%
$75k–$100k18.0%
$100k–$150k6.7%
$150k–$200k10.4%
$200k+14.5%
Median income$74,896

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 34.6%
$500k–$1M 50.3%
$1M+ 15.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$587,400
Median rent / month$1,574
Owner occupied74.8%
Renter occupied25.2%
Vacant19.5%
Single-family detached87.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.9%
2000–200915.6%
1990–199913.4%
1980–198920.3%
1970–197914.7%
1960–19696.3%
1950–195911.9%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier11.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom3.2%
2 bedrooms29.7%
3 bedrooms52.8%
4 bedrooms8.9%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle34.9%
2 vehicles33.5%
3 or more31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity15.0%
No fuel used85.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16838.8%
Cohabiting couple8319.2%
Male householder, no spouse6013.9%
Female householder, no spouse12228.2%
Households with children under 1810824.9%
Households with seniors (65+)25158.0%
Average household size3.04

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.6%29.8%
Married39.8%40.2%
Separated0.0%6.7%
Widowed7.1%5.6%
Divorced13.6%17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 0.8%
HS graduate 45.5%
Some college, no degree 9.0%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 21.2%
Graduate / professional 10.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.9%
Bachelor's or higher31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool197.0%
Kindergarten3011.1%
Elementary school19070.4%
High school93.3%
College / grad school228.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 28.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%
Retail trade 15.6%
Education & healthcare 12.3%
Construction 6.0%
Manufacturing 4.2%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Public administration 3.3%
Transportation & utilities 2.8%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.0%
Service37.7%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction5.8%
Production & transportation8.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.9%
Government8.4%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.9%
Carpool19.1%
Public transit1.9%
Walk0.0%
Work from home13.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.8

Poverty

All people 17.4%
Under 18 years 43.6%
18 and over 10.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.7%
Retirement income39.3%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP20.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity24.2%
High blood pressure29.6%
High cholesterol29.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis23.4%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease5.9%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.5%
Binge drinking18.6%
No physical activity18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.5%
Depression17.8%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist68.1%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss8.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans494.7%
Disability%
Any disability18.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.8%
65 and over46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.4%
Public insurance51.1%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,27997.0%
Spanish776.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages776.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,17088.8%
Born in same state1,10683.9%
Born in different state75357.1%
Foreign born644.9%
Naturalized citizen14811.2%
Not a US citizen11074.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian745.6%
French463.5%
Arab211.6%
AncestryCount%
German161.2%
Irish120.9%
Polish90.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.9%
Internet access91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96719

What city is ZIP code 96719 in?

ZIP code 96719 is primarily assigned to Hawi, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96719 in?

ZIP code 96719 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96719 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 96719 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96719 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 96719 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96719?

17% of residents in ZIP code 96719 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96719?

The median home value in ZIP code 96719 is $587,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 96719 in?

ZIP code 96719 observes the HST timezone.

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