96776 ZIP Code — Paauilo, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96776 is located in Paauilo, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 56.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,507 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96776

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 $402,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $67,951. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 96776 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,507

population

56.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96776 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paauilo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,507
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	56.59 sq mi
Water area	8.08 sq mi
Latitude	19.7848
Longitude	-155.5043
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	52.9%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	1.2%	6.3%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,507

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$67,951

Median household income

$33,368

Per capita income

$402,300

Median home value

$1,333

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

27.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

111

118

35–44

138

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	332	22.0%
18 and over	1,175	78.0%
65 and over	328	21.8%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 29.3%

White 28.3%

Two or more races 26.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
Asian	464	29.3%
White	448	28.3%
Two or more races	426	26.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	142	9%
Hispanic or Latino	75	4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	1.2%	6.3%	11.3%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$67,951

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 53.4%

$500k–$1M 23.9%

$1M+ 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$402,300
Median rent / month	$1,333
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	33.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
No fuel used	79.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	38	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	76	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	182	32.2%
Households with children under 18	209	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	214	37.9%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	27.1%
Married	50.7%	47.8%
Separated	0.2%	4.8%
Widowed	1.4%	14.5%
Divorced	7.0%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	5.8%
Kindergarten	16	4.9%
Elementary school	115	35.0%
High school	58	17.6%
College / grad school	121	36.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.3%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Construction 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Other services 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	29.9%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.3%
Carpool	24.9%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 40.1%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 17.1%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.5%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	75.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,383	91.8%
Spanish	55	4.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,314	87.2%
Born in same state	1,298	86.1%
Born in different state	899	59.7%
Foreign born	16	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	193	12.8%
Not a US citizen	132	68.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	3.4%
French	34	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	1.7%
Norwegian	19	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96776

What city is ZIP code 96776 in?

ZIP code 96776 is primarily assigned to Paauilo, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96776 in?

ZIP code 96776 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96776?

23% of residents in ZIP code 96776 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96776 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 96776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96776?

The median home value in ZIP code 96776 is $402,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 96776?

ZIP code 96776 has an estimated population of 1,507 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96776 in?

ZIP code 96776 observes the HST timezone.