96777 ZIP Code — Pahala, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96777 is located in Pahala, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 93.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96777

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,395. SNAP benefit usage at 20% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 96777 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,949

population

93.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96777 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96777

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96777. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pahala	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,949
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	93.49 sq mi
Water area	3.70 sq mi
Latitude	19.2976
Longitude	-155.5432
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	49.4%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	3.5%	6.3%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,949

Population

People per sq mi

26.7

Median age

$55,395

Median household income

$19,537

Per capita income

$214,400

Median home value

$605

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

19.6%

Unemployment

511

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

Under 5

185

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

20–24

129

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	638	32.7%
18 and over	1,311	67.3%
65 and over	374	19.2%
Median age	26.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 54.1%

Asian 32.7%

White 7.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
Two or more races	1,054	54.1%
Asian	638	32.7%
White	151	7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	89	4.6%
Black or African American	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	3.5%	6.3%	11.3%

Under $10k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 22.4%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	22.4%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$55,395

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 38.4%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,400
Median rent / month	$605
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	30.6%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	7.2%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	23.9%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	21.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Solar	4.3%
No fuel used	68.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	61	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	56	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	163	30.4%
Households with children under 18	193	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	306	57.1%
Average household size	3.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	27.7%
Married	42.9%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	17.3%
Divorced	11.2%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	5.9%
Elementary school	209	44.4%
High school	83	17.6%
College / grad school	151	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.5%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Public administration 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.8%
Government	35.1%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.9%
Carpool	20.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.0%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	67.3%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,615	82.9%
Spanish	252	15.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	155	9.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,678	86.1%
Born in same state	1,650	84.7%
Born in different state	1,465	75.2%
Foreign born	28	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	271	13.9%
Not a US citizen	171	63.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	22	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.5%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96777

What city is ZIP code 96777 in?

ZIP code 96777 is primarily assigned to Pahala, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96777 in?

ZIP code 96777 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Is ZIP code 96777 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 96777 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 96777 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 96777 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 96777 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 96777 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 96777?

ZIP code 96777 has an estimated population of 1,949 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96777 in?

ZIP code 96777 observes the HST timezone.