96766 ZIP Code – Lihue, Hawaii
96766 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Lihue, Hawaii, part of Kauai County with a population of approximately 17,604 residents. At $88,449, the median household income here runs near the Hawaii average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $687,900 is well above the national average, with 68.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,707 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 23% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 7.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 28.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 40.6, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 96756, 96765, 96741.
ZIP Code 96766 Data
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ZIP 96766 vs. Hawaii vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 96766 | HI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $88k | $87k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $687k | $681k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,707 | $1,714 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.7% | 31.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 96756 – Koloa
- 96765 – Lawai
- 96741 – Kalaheo
- 96746 – Kapaa
- 96703 – Anahola
- 96751 – Kealia
- 96722 – Princeville
- 96705 – Eleele
- 96754 – Kilauea
- 96769 – Makaweli
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96756 | KOLOA | 5,804 | $87,833 |
| 96765 | LAWAI | 733 | $81,346 |
| 96741 | KALAHEO | 6,231 | $97,212 |
| 96746 | KAPAA | 20,473 | $90,939 |
| 96703 | ANAHOLA | 3,133 | $88,000 |