96781 ZIP Code – Papaikou, Hawaii
ZIP code 96781 is a small ZIP code located in Papaikou, Hawaii, within Hawaii County with a population of approximately 1,629 residents. The median household income of $92,188 is near the Hawaii average and above the national average. Median home values of $671,300 are well above the national average, with 82.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,363 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 99% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.7%, well below the national average. About 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The population has a median age of 46.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 96710, 96728, 96783.
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ZIP 96781 vs. Hawaii vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 96781 | HI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,629 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $92k | $87k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $671k | $681k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,363 | $1,714 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.6% | 31.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 96710 – Hakalau
- 96728 – Honomu
- 96783 – Pepeekeo
- 96773 – Ninole
- 96720 – Hilo
- 96780 – Papaaloa
- 96764 – Laupahoehoe
- 96774 – Ookala
- 96749 – Keaau
- 96771 – Mountain View
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96710 | HAKALAU | 267 | $127,250 |
| 96728 | HONOMU | 413 | $69,306 |
| 96783 | PEPEEKEO | 1,674 | $64,191 |
| 96773 | NINOLE | 154 | Not provided |
| 96720 | HILO | 50,453 | $75,265 |