96778 ZIP Code
Pahoa, Hawaii
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 96778 |
| City/Town: | Pahoa |
| County: | Hawaii |
| State: | Hawaii |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,310 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,010 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,956 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,870 |
| Median Home Value: | $220,400 |
| Land Area: | 211.5 sq miles
547.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.6 sq miles
27.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 19.4279, -155.0891 |
Population Information (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,310 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,100 | 56.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,210 | 43.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 732 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 847 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,098 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 950 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 555 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,318 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,912 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,580 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,088 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,168 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,319 | 16.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 502 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 241 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $220,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,319 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,870 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,815 | 84.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,055 | 15.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,474 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,341 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,128 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 313 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 770 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,442 | 34.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,201 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,101 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,394 | 13.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 907 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (96778 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,010 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,354 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,448 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,956 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,353 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,731 | 88.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 622 | 11.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,152 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,378 | 71.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 874 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 435 | 9.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 44 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,355 | 37.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 37 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 99 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,706 | 11.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2,035 | 14.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 334 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,744 | 33.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 584 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,904 | 20.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 592 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,345 | 9.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 949 | 6.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (96778 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 847 | 14.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 322 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 959 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 569 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 610 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 933 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 569 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 664 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 134 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 208 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (96778 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,071 | 64.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 654 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 80 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 45 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 82 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 491 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (96778 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 145 | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 315 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 30 | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 165 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 835 | 17.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 123 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 253 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 715 | 15.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,426 | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 287 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 142 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 234 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.0% | 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 (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,390 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,986 | 48.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,975 | 62.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 920 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (96778 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,382 | 58.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,520 | 43.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,568 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 341 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 666 | 11.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,220 | 38.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (96778 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,594 | 96.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 173 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 19 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 47 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (96778 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 774 | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,609 | 23.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,443 | 21.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,238 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,313 | 19.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 160 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 270 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 36 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (96778 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 300 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 865 | 12.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,637 | 23.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,416 | 49.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 534 | 7.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 118 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (96778 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 131 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,159 | 19.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 59 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 4,425 | 76.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (96778 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 305 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,204 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,184 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,122 | 19.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (96778 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 320 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 220 | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 437 | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 893 | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,351 | 30.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 959 | 21.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 219 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 75 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (96778 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,342 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $312 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,319 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,815 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,011 | 34.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 519 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,756 | 30.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,361 | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,489 | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,333 | 40.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (96778 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,217 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,327 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,501 | 40.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 198 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,064 | 17.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,579 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (96778 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,282 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 145 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 173 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,559 | 47.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 958 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 447 | 13.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,986 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 889 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,310 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,287 | 23.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 315 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,799 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,173 | 35.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (96778 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,969 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,266 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 606 | 47.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 638 | 50.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 565 | 44.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 22 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (96778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,667 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 155 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,643 | 1060.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,643 | 1060.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,643 | 1060.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 259 | 167.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 61 | 39.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 142 | 91.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 128 | 82.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (96778 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,578 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,013 | 73.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,565 | 26.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 220 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 403 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,841 | 13.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,101 | 8.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (96778 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,815 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,370 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Pahoa, HI96778