96780 ZIP Code — Papaaloa, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96780 is located in Papaaloa, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 1.77 square miles and serves a population of 459 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96780

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $419,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($35,221) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 74% 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 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 96780 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

459

population

1.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96780 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96780

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96780. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Papaaloa	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	459
Population density	259 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	1.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	19.8877
Longitude	-155.2409
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	59.7%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	6.9%	6.3%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

459

Population

259

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$35,221

Median household income

$40,874

Per capita income

$419,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

27.2%

Poverty rate

17.7%

Unemployment

175

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	19.4%
18 and over	370	80.6%
65 and over	133	29.0%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.7%

Asian 20.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 15.2%

Two or more races 13.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	210	43.7%
Asian	99	20.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	73	15.2%
Two or more races	65	13.5%
Hispanic or Latino	22	4.6%
Other race	12	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.7%	39.1%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	31.0%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	23.6%	29.9%
Over $200k	6.9%	6.3%	11.3%

Under $10k 20.0%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.0%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$35,221

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 46.3%

$500k–$1M 30.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$419,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	32.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	24.2%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	2.8%
5+ bedrooms	15.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	8.8%
3 or more	51.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.8%
Wood	2.8%
No fuel used	94.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	73	34.0%
Female householder, no spouse	48	22.3%
Households with children under 18	47	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	60.9%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	22.7%
Married	46.4%	60.8%
Separated	15.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.8%
Divorced	19.6%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 10.2%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	17.3%
Kindergarten	22	22.4%
Elementary school	50	51.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	9	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.4%

Construction 21.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Other services 7.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.4%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	21.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.0%
Carpool	28.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	21.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.0

Poverty

All people 27.2%

Under 18 years 60.7%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 45.7%

Female-led households 76.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.5%
Retirement income	44.7%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.1%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	18.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.1%
Under 18	24.7%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	62.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	442	96.3%
Spanish	18	4.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	4.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	394	85.8%
Born in same state	394	85.8%
Born in different state	260	56.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	65	14.2%
Not a US citizen	65	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	10%
Italian	40	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	21	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96780

What city is ZIP code 96780 in?

ZIP code 96780 is primarily assigned to Papaaloa, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96780 in?

ZIP code 96780 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96780 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 96780 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96780 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 96780 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96780?

27% of residents in ZIP code 96780 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96780 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 96780 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96780 in?

ZIP code 96780 observes the HST timezone.