96727 ZIP Code — Honokaa, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96727 is located in Honokaa, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 189.52 square miles and serves a population of 4,721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96727

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $510,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,328. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 96727 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,721

population

189.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Honokaa	Acceptable
Honokaa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96743 Kamuela (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,721
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	189.52 sq mi
Water area	12.66 sq mi
Latitude	20.0648
Longitude	-155.5527
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	37.5%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.3%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,721

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$72,328

Median household income

$28,669

Per capita income

$510,000

Median home value

$1,193

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

1,334

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

120

190

5–9

175

182

10–14

167

140

15–19

128

200

20–24

183

226

25–34

208

311

35–44

285

310

45–54

284

158

55–59

146

171

60–64

157

281

65–74

259

132

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,128	23.9%
18 and over	3,593	76.1%
65 and over	849	18.0%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 34.8%

White 25.2%

Asian 22.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Two or more races	1,705	34.8%
White	1,235	25.2%
Asian	1,121	22.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	582	11.9%
Hispanic or Latino	182	3.7%
Other race	66	1.3%
Black or African American	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.3%	11.3%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$72,328

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.1%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 38.4%

$1M+ 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$510,000
Median rent / month	$1,193
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	17.1%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	60.2%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	5.0%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	81.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	747	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	174	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	294	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	231	16.0%
Households with children under 18	477	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	617	42.7%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	33.1%
Married	47.2%	44.8%
Separated	3.2%	2.8%
Widowed	3.7%	12.1%
Divorced	9.2%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	140	11.4%
Kindergarten	74	6.0%
Elementary school	448	36.5%
High school	317	25.8%
College / grad school	248	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Professional & management 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Construction 14.1%

Retail trade 10.4%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	16.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.8%
Carpool	28.5%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.3%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	251	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	12.2%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,470	94.7%
Spanish	526	11.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.2%
Other languages	493	11.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,066	86.1%
Born in same state	3,977	84.2%
Born in different state	2,850	60.4%
Foreign born	89	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	655	13.9%
Not a US citizen	242	36.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	323	6.8%
Italian	296	6.3%
Arab	80	1.7%
Polish	61	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	0.6%
Dutch	17	0.4%
Irish	9	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96727

What city is ZIP code 96727 in?

ZIP code 96727 is primarily assigned to Honokaa, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96727 in?

ZIP code 96727 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96727 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 96727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96727?

The median home value in ZIP code 96727 is $510,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 96727?

ZIP code 96727 has an estimated population of 4,721 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96727?

The median household income in ZIP code 96727 is $72,328, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96727 in?

ZIP code 96727 observes the HST timezone.