96764 ZIP Code — Laupahoehoe, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96764 is located in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 2.43 square miles and serves a population of 495 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96764

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 $568,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $70,294. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 96764 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

495
population
2.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96764 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96764

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City Status
Laupahoehoe Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 495
Population density 204 / sq mi
State FIPS 15
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 2.43 sq mi
Water area 3.08 sq mi
Latitude 19.9340
Longitude -155.2674
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 33.0% 39.1% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 45.7% 31.0% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 23.6% 29.9%
Over $200k 4.7% 6.3% 11.3%

Demographics & statistics

495
Population
204
People per sq mi
57.4
Median age
$70,294
Median household income
$34,760
Per capita income
$568,000
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
64.8%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment
190
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
12
22
5–9
27
6
10–14
8
4
15–19
4
4
20–24
4
33
25–34
40
25
35–44
30
27
55–59
31
44
60–64
52
38
65–74
44
5
75–84
6
9
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189318.8%
18 and over40281.2%
65 and over11222.6%
Median age57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.9%
Two or more races 26.7%
Asian 12.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.9%
Black or African American 3%
GroupCount%
White22745.9%
Two or more races13226.7%
Asian6212.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5911.9%
Black or African American153%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.0% 39.1% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 45.7% 31.0% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 23.6% 29.9%
Over $200k 4.7% 6.3% 11.3%
Under $10k 7.1%
$10k–$15k 12.8%
$25k–$35k 6.6%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 25.5%
$75k–$100k 19.4%
$100k–$150k 6.6%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k+ 3.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.1%
$10k–$15k12.8%
$25k–$35k6.6%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k25.5%
$75k–$100k19.4%
$100k–$150k6.6%
$150k–$200k6.1%
$200k+3.6%
Median income$70,294

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 4.7%
$300k–$500k 33.1%
$500k–$1M 55.1%
$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$568,000
Median rent / month$1,104
Owner occupied64.8%
Renter occupied35.2%
Vacant24.3%
Single-family detached96.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.1%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.95

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20098.5%
1990–19998.1%
1980–19898.1%
1970–197912.4%
1960–196913.1%
1950–195912.4%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier31.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom12.0%
2 bedrooms20.5%
3 bedrooms48.3%
4 bedrooms4.6%
5+ bedrooms14.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle43.9%
2 vehicles30.6%
3 or more25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity8.2%
Solar4.1%
No fuel used87.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7839.8%
Cohabiting couple63.1%
Male householder, no spouse3316.8%
Female householder, no spouse7940.3%
Households with children under 182814.3%
Households with seniors (65+)7739.3%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.1%34.8%
Married57.5%30.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.8%21.6%
Divorced9.6%13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.8%
HS graduate 40.4%
Some college, no degree 17.5%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate / professional 17.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.1%
Bachelor's or higher28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool99.3%
Kindergarten1919.6%
Elementary school4445.4%
High school88.2%
College / grad school1717.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.9%
Transportation & utilities 23.8%
Education & healthcare 18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%
Public administration 5.5%
Professional & management 4.4%
Other services 4.4%
Construction 3.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.5%
Service22.7%
Sales & office32.0%
Natural resources & construction3.3%
Production & transportation20.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.5%
Government19.3%
Self-employed12.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.1%
Carpool7.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home9.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)42.7

Poverty

All people 15.4%
Under 18 years 39.8%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 34.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.5%
Retirement income46.9%
Supplemental Security7.1%
Cash public assistance10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP23.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity24.8%
High blood pressure32.4%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis24.8%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.2%
Binge drinking17.2%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.0%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health16.2%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist62.8%
Cholesterol screening87.0%
Teeth loss10.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans123.0%
Disability%
Any disability18.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.8%
65 and over42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.6%
Public insurance57.2%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only47395.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)44189.1%
Born in same state44189.1%
Born in different state32665.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen5410.9%
Not a US citizen4787.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6713.5%
French387.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish163.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.6%
Internet access93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96764

What city is ZIP code 96764 in?

ZIP code 96764 is primarily assigned to Laupahoehoe, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96764 in?

ZIP code 96764 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96764 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 96764 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96764?

15% of residents in ZIP code 96764 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96764?

The median home value in ZIP code 96764 is $568,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 96764?

ZIP code 96764 has an estimated population of 495 residents, with a density of 204 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96764 in?

ZIP code 96764 observes the HST timezone.

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