96783 ZIP Code — Pepeekeo, HI

Hawaii County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96783 is located in Pepeekeo, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. It covers approximately 8.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96783

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 $427,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $64,191. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 96783 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,674
population
8.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96783 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96783

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City Status
Pepeekeo Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
96781 Papaikou (3.9 mi) 96720 Hilo (12.1 mi) 96749 Keaau (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,674
Population density 202 / sq mi
State FIPS 15
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 8.30 sq mi
Water area 1.83 sq mi
Latitude 19.8360
Longitude -155.1842
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 49.8% 39.1% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 20.5% 31.0% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 28.2% 23.6% 29.9%
Over $200k 1.5% 6.3% 11.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,674
Population
202
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$64,191
Median household income
$29,282
Per capita income
$427,800
Median home value
$548
Median monthly rent
55.9%
Home ownership
21.0%
Poverty rate
11.6%
Unemployment
428
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
33
30
5–9
27
91
10–14
84
96
15–19
89
55
20–24
50
71
25–34
65
115
35–44
106
153
45–54
140
49
55–59
45
34
60–64
32
79
65–74
72
49
75–84
45
15
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1841925.0%
18 and over1,25575.0%
65 and over27416.4%
Median age38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 32.5%
Asian 26.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 25%
White 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Other race 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
GroupCount%
Two or more races56332.5%
Asian45726.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander43225%
White18710.8%
Hispanic or Latino563.2%
Other race211.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native140.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.8% 39.1% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 20.5% 31.0% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 28.2% 23.6% 29.9%
Over $200k 1.5% 6.3% 11.3%
Under $10k 3.6%
$10k–$15k 8.6%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 7.2%
$35k–$50k 15.7%
$50k–$75k 11.9%
$75k–$100k 9.0%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 5.3%
$200k+ 13.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$10k–$15k8.6%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k7.2%
$35k–$50k15.7%
$50k–$75k11.9%
$75k–$100k9.0%
$100k–$150k17.4%
$150k–$200k5.3%
$200k+13.1%
Median income$64,191

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 16.3%
$300k–$500k 47.7%
$500k–$1M 33.5%
$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$427,800
Median rent / month$548
Owner occupied55.9%
Renter occupied44.1%
Vacant15.1%
Single-family detached69.0%
Large apartment buildings0.6%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.87

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.5%
2000–200912.9%
1990–19997.3%
1980–198913.3%
1970–197943.0%
1960–196914.5%
1950–19592.5%
1940–19490.7%
1939 or earlier2.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom14.3%
2 bedrooms15.2%
3 bedrooms43.4%
4 bedrooms20.8%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.9%
1 vehicle35.6%
2 vehicles28.2%
3 or more24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity17.2%
Propane / LP gas2.9%
No fuel used79.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28849.6%
Cohabiting couple6411.0%
Male householder, no spouse11219.3%
Female householder, no spouse11720.1%
Households with children under 1821436.8%
Households with seniors (65+)19032.7%
Average household size2.88

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.1%34.6%
Married40.3%50.1%
Separated2.0%0.0%
Widowed2.0%7.5%
Divorced10.6%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 6.9%
HS graduate 29.2%
Some college, no degree 17.1%
Associate's degree 14.4%
Bachelor's degree 19.7%
Graduate / professional 9.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.6%
Bachelor's or higher29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten102.4%
Elementary school20951.0%
High school11227.3%
College / grad school7919.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 18.3%
Public administration 17.7%
Professional & management 10.6%
Finance & real estate 8.6%
Construction 5.1%
Retail trade 5.1%
Wholesale trade 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 2.9%
Agriculture & mining 2.6%
Manufacturing 2.5%
Information 1.7%
Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.3%
Service30.9%
Sales & office26.5%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation6.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.0%
Government33.5%
Self-employed7.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.0%
Carpool13.5%
Public transit7.2%
Walk4.5%
Work from home6.9%
Other means3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)40.8

Poverty

All people 21.0%
Under 18 years 39.4%
18 and over 14.8%
Married-couple families 9.0%
Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.0%
Retirement income18.2%
Supplemental Security7.9%
Cash public assistance5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP31.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity21.2%
High blood pressure31.4%
High cholesterol30.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis22.4%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer5.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.4%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.4%
Depression14.8%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist62.8%
Cholesterol screening86.5%
Teeth loss9.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans534.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.3%
Under 184.8%
18–64 years9.1%
65 and over41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.9%
Public insurance45.3%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,60695.9%
Spanish23714.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages23714.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,20471.9%
Born in same state1,20471.9%
Born in different state91554.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen47028.1%
Not a US citizen21846.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1277.6%
Arab40.2%
AncestryCount%
Italian30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.7%
Internet access80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96783

What city is ZIP code 96783 in?

ZIP code 96783 is primarily assigned to Pepeekeo, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96783 in?

ZIP code 96783 falls within Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96783?

21% of residents in ZIP code 96783 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96783 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 96783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96783?

The median home value in ZIP code 96783 is $427,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 96783?

ZIP code 96783 has an estimated population of 1,674 residents, with a density of 202 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96783 in?

ZIP code 96783 observes the HST timezone.

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