96772 ZIP Code — Naalehu, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96772 is located in Naalehu, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 207.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96772

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 $347,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,512. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96772 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,716

population

207.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Naalehu	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,716
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	207.41 sq mi
Water area	21.16 sq mi
Latitude	19.0735
Longitude	-155.6973
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	45.2%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	6.3%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,716

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$58,512

Median household income

$30,247

Per capita income

$347,700

Median home value

$1,215

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,149

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

123

25–34

107

191

35–44

167

144

45–54

127

55–59

108

60–64

260

65–74

228

121

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	581	21.4%
18 and over	2,135	78.6%
65 and over	766	28.2%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 34.2%

White 33.2%

Asian 13.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.9%

Other race 4.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Two or more races	1,002	34.2%
White	974	33.2%
Asian	387	13.2%
Hispanic or Latino	215	7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	202	6.9%
Other race	137	4.7%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	6.3%	11.3%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$58,512

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 46.5%

$500k–$1M 14.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$347,700
Median rent / month	$1,215
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	23.9%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	95.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	488	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	77	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	301	28.1%
Female householder, no spouse	204	19.1%
Households with children under 18	284	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	582	54.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	26.0%
Married	44.4%	53.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	1.4%	10.6%
Divorced	17.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.9%
Kindergarten	16	3.4%
Elementary school	242	52.0%
High school	177	38.1%
College / grad school	26	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Construction 14.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Public administration 5.6%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Other services 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	22.8%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.4%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	27.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.4%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.0

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	366	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.4%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,557	94.1%
Spanish	254	9.9%
Other Indo-European	41	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	141	5.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,408	88.7%
Born in same state	2,349	86.5%
Born in different state	1,199	44.1%
Foreign born	59	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	308	11.3%
Not a US citizen	182	59.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	313	11.5%
Italian	178	6.6%
Polish	139	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	1.7%
German	14	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96772

What city is ZIP code 96772 in?

ZIP code 96772 is primarily assigned to Naalehu, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96772 in?

ZIP code 96772 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96772 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 96772 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96772 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 96772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96772 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 96772 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 96772 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 96772 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 96772 in?

ZIP code 96772 observes the HST timezone.