96720 ZIP Code
Hilo, Hawaii
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 96720 |
| City/Town: | Hilo |
| County: | Hawaii |
| State: | Hawaii |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,453 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,265 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,971 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,620 |
| Median Home Value: | $421,800 |
| Land Area: | 287.8 sq miles
745.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 19.6598, -155.2325 |
Population Information (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,453 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,548 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,905 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,257 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,069 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,531 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,427 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,576 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,156 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,512 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,076 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,966 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,610 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,147 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,308 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,818 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $421,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,229 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,620 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,584 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,036 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,508 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,076 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,593 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 614 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,463 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,673 | 27.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,677 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 5,039 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,670 | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,457 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (96720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,265 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,903 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,613 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,971 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,711 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,067 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,571 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,192 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,296 | 64.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,928 | 26.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,795 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,238 | 18.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 353 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 15,458 | 30.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6,039 | 12.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 389 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 18,952 | 37.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,673 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,640 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,597 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,286 | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,743 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (96720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,211 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 778 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,319 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,263 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,404 | 8.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,787 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,178 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,998 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,009 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,637 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (96720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,507 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,119 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 139 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 623 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 467 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,679 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (96720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 560 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,658 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 369 | 1.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 722 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,639 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,142 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 326 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,213 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,115 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,065 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,373 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 877 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,008 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,093 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,275 | 69.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,006 | 45.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,352 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (96720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,790 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,720 | 43.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,772 | 32.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,259 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,325 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,793 | 21.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (96720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,449 | 78.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 440 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 435 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 326 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 441 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 537 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,926 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 66 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (96720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 752 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,808 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,605 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,102 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,023 | 25.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,538 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,600 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,112 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,074 | 5.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (96720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 968 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,195 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,457 | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,958 | 50.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,172 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 870 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (96720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 354 | 2.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 604 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,318 | 35.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 20 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 476 | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9,764 | 55.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (96720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,502 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,477 | 31.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,954 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,651 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (96720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 179 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 286 | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 283 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 330 | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,444 | 12.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,024 | 43.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,535 | 30.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 427 | 3.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (96720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,905 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $410 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,229 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,584 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,920 | 45.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,570 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,003 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,358 | 30.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,003 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,678 | 43.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (96720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,757 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,137 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,320 | 47.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 466 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,511 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,219 | 36.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (96720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,307 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 423 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 457 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,363 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,367 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,697 | 30.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,743 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,382 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,445 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,406 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 473 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,325 | 44.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,608 | 48.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (96720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,436 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,637 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,617 | 64.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,822 | 32.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,179 | 20.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 198 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (96720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,850 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 636 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,603 | 723.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,603 | 723.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,603 | 723.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 500 | 78.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 470 | 73.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 127 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 50 | 7.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (96720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,196 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,923 | 76.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,273 | 23.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,029 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 538 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 7,273 | 15.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,433 | 5.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (96720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,584 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,188 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Hilo, HI96720