96774 ZIP Code — Ookala, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96774 is located in Ookala, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 32.96 square miles and serves a population of 294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96774

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 $334,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,792. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96774 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

294

population

32.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96774 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96774

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96774. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ookala	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	294
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	32.96 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	19.9914
Longitude	-155.2694
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	43.4%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

294

Population

People per sq mi

61.5

Median age

$52,792

Median household income

$27,423

Per capita income

$334,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

20.5%

Unemployment

150

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	6.1%
18 and over	276	93.9%
65 and over	140	47.6%
Median age	61.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 44.2%

White 35%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.5%

Asian 10.2%

Group	Count	%
Two or more races	130	44.2%
White	103	35%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	31	10.5%
Asian	30	10.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	11.3%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 22.2%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	22.2%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
Median income	$52,792

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 38.7%

$300k–$500k 46.8%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$334,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	14.4%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	21.3%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	12.6%
2 vehicles	55.6%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.8%
Solar	5.2%
No fuel used	71.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	17	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	20	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	42	31.1%
Households with children under 18	17	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	65.2%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.4%	14.4%
Married	42.4%	35.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.5%	21.2%
Divorced	5.7%	28.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 61.4%

Some college, no degree 7.2%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	23	59.0%
College / grad school	16	41.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 35.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.8%

Professional & management 16.2%

Construction 15.2%

Education & healthcare 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.3%
Service	54.3%
Sales & office	5.7%
Natural resources & construction	25.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.1%
Carpool	27.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 77.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.0%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.8%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.9%
65 and over	12.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	276	93.9%
Spanish	38	13.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	2.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	278	94.6%
Born in same state	278	94.6%
Born in different state	207	70.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	5.4%
Not a US citizen	5	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	12.2%
French	24	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	4.8%
Polish	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96774

What city is ZIP code 96774 in?

ZIP code 96774 is primarily assigned to Ookala, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96774 in?

ZIP code 96774 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96774 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 96774 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96774 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 96774 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96774?

22% of residents in ZIP code 96774 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 96774 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 96774 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 96774 in?

ZIP code 96774 observes the HST timezone.