96796 ZIP Code – Waimea, Hawaii
Located in Waimea, Hawaii, ZIP code 96796 is a small ZIP code within Kauai County with a population of approximately 1,951 residents. The median household income is $95,972 — near the Hawaii average and above the national average. The median home value of $520,200 is well above the national average, with 48.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,541 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the U.S. average. About 26.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 49.7, the median age is above the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 96769, 96747, 96716.
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ZIP 96796 vs. Hawaii vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 96796 | HI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,951 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $95k | $87k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $520k | $681k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,541 | $1,714 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.7 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.3% | 31.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 96769 – Makaweli
- 96747 – Kaumakani
- 96716 – Hanapepe
- 96705 – Eleele
- 96752 – Kekaha
- 96741 – Kalaheo
- 96765 – Lawai
- 96756 – Koloa
- 96714 – Hanalei
- 96766 – Lihue
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96769 | MAKAWELI | 309 | Not provided |
| 96747 | KAUMAKANI | 1,498 | $82,652 |
| 96716 | HANAPEPE | 2,284 | $88,490 |
| 96705 | ELEELE | 2,299 | $103,409 |
| 96752 | KEKAHA | 3,221 | $72,279 |