96737 ZIP Code — Ocean View, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96737 is located in Ocean View, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 45.89 square miles and serves a population of 3,556 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96737

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $37,119. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 66 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96737 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,556

population

45.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96737 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96737

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ocean View	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,556
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	45.89 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	19.4962
Longitude	-155.9219
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	69.7%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,556

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$37,119

Median household income

$23,334

Per capita income

$205,100

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

73.5%

Home ownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

1,985

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

173

Under 5

168

102

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

307

25–34

299

184

35–44

180

277

45–54

269

55–59

150

60–64

147

337

65–74

328

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	695	19.5%
18 and over	2,861	80.5%
65 and over	824	23.2%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 44.4%

White 32.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.8%

Asian 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Two or more races	1,631	44.4%
White	1,201	32.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	288	7.8%
Asian	287	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	117	3.2%
Black or African American	65	1.8%
Other race	58	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	11.3%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
Median income	$37,119

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 22.6%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,100
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	73.5%
Renter occupied	26.5%
Vacant	29.6%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.5%
2000–2009	34.7%
1990–1999	43.6%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	3.0%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	22.0%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	20.1%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	79.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	569	33.1%
Cohabiting couple	209	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	503	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	437	25.4%
Households with children under 18	448	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	605	35.2%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	33.1%
Married	48.8%	49.5%
Separated	4.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.7%
Divorced	17.5%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	23.8%
Kindergarten	58	11.5%
Elementary school	254	50.4%
High school	42	8.3%
College / grad school	30	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.8%

Public administration 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Construction 8.9%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Retail trade 3.0%

Professional & management 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	52.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	30.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	66.3

Poverty

All people 28.8%

Under 18 years 38.4%

18 and over 26.5%

Married-couple families 26.9%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	519	18.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.7%
Public insurance	64.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,215	90.4%
Spanish	124	3.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	52	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,436	96.6%
Born in same state	3,415	96.0%
Born in different state	2,022	56.9%
Foreign born	21	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	120	3.4%
Not a US citizen	26	21.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	359	10.1%
Polish	192	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	185	5.2%
Arab	17	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96737

What city is ZIP code 96737 in?

ZIP code 96737 is primarily assigned to Ocean View, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96737 in?

ZIP code 96737 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96737?

29% of residents in ZIP code 96737 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96737?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 96737 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 96737 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 96737 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 96737 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 96737 in?

ZIP code 96737 observes the HST timezone.