Hilo, HI ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

96720 & 96721 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Hilo, HI

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ZIP Codes:	96720 & 96721 (PO Box) [See All]
County:	Hawaii County, HI
Area Code:	808
Time Zone:	Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	44,186 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Hilo-Kailua, HI [Learn More]
Coordinates:	19.7114, -155.2559
Land Area:	287.75 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Hilo, HI has 2 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
96720	Standard	46,615	100.00%
96721	P.O. Box	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

Hilo, HI has 50,971 residents, with an average household size of 2.7. The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.5%) and 35-39 (7.3%). By race, White and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 11.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 9.9% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	46,615
Total Households:	16,937
Total Housing Units:	18,655
Average Household Size:	2.64
Average Family Size:	3.40

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	44,186
Total Households:	16,132
Total Housing Units:	17,732
Average Household Size:	2.64
Average Family Size:	3.42

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	49,342	47,796	47,109	47,115	47,938	48,182	48,575	49,405	48,339	48,647	49,886	50,453	50,971
Decennial Census	46,165	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	46,615	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 42.9

Male Median Age: 41.8

Female Median Age: 44.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,160	1,418	1,518	1,317	1,399	1,243	1,405	1,394	1,336	1,259	1,297	1,523	1,603	1,582	1,329	933	513	548
Female	1,113	1,324	1,431	1,338	1,428	1,394	1,403	1,407	1,306	1,276	1,245	1,511	1,667	1,829	1,369	1,037	712	1,048
Total	2,273	2,742	2,949	2,655	2,827	2,637	2,808	2,801	2,642	2,535	2,542	3,034	3,270	3,411	2,698	1,970	1,225	1,596

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,926	22.22%
Black:	266	0.75%
Hispanic:*	5,317	14.91%
Asian:	14,409	40.39%
American Indian:	142	0.40%
Hawaiian:	7,073	19.83%
Other:	539	1.51%
Total:	35,672	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	22,777	48.86%	41.8 years
Females:	23,838	51.14%	44.1 years
Total:	46,615	100%	42.9 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	21,431	48.50%	41.7 years
Females:	22,755	51.50%	43.9 years
Total:	44,186	100%	42.7 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	45,223	88.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	708	1.39%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,706	5.31%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,334	9.89%
Total Population:	50,971	100%
Total Native Population:	45,931	90.11%
Total Foreign-born Population:	5,040	9.89%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Hilo, HI have an average household income of $78,537 (much lower than the State by 20.1%, and about the same as the Nation by 0.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($102,239 vs $42,361). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$52,602	$51,860	$52,822	$51,803	$53,665	$55,389	$56,924	$59,878	$63,335	$65,551	$69,984	$75,265	$78,537
Median Family Income	$69,488	$68,662	$67,223	$67,596	$69,353	$70,630	$69,821	$74,055	$76,857	$77,935	$86,826	$97,613	$102,239
Median NonFamily Income	$25,249	$25,432	$27,026	$24,908	$26,341	$26,471	$28,716	$30,483	$32,241	$33,750	$37,421	$39,445	$42,361
Median Male Income	$44,003	$43,773	$45,119	$45,380	$45,162	$44,883	$45,417	$46,842	$50,295	$48,933	$56,070	$62,703	$64,750
Median Female Income	$39,794	$39,154	$39,727	$35,935	$36,701	$38,152	$39,661	$41,897	$43,611	$43,413	$45,498	$49,930	$51,283

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	22,717	54.56%
Unemployed:	1,713	4.11%
Not In Labor Force:	17,208	41.33%
Total:	41,638	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	9,016	39.69%
Service:	4,992	21.97%
Sales and Office:	4,986	21.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,245	9.88%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,478	6.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	22,717	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Hilo, HI, the median home value is $458,100 - much lower than the State by 43.3%, and up $115,600 (33.8%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,346 per month - much lower than the State by 30.5%, and up $247 (22.5%) since 2020. Most renters in Hilo pay $1,000-$1,499 (40.7%). About 24.3% pay under $1,000 and 8.5% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.5% (52.2% have a mortgage) and renters make up 34.5% - owners are about the same as the Nation as the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$319,700	$315,600	$305,500	$302,200	$297,800	$297,400	$305,900	$319,800	$330,600	$342,500	$365,000	$421,800	$458,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	664	10.89%
$500 to $999:	654	10.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,189	35.91%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,430	23.46%
$2,000 to $2,499:	351	5.76%
$2,500 to $2,999:	73	1.20%
$3,000 or more:	50	0.82%
No Rent:	685	11.24%
Total:	6,096	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$878	$856	$899	$856	$936	$972	$992	$1,017	$1,050	$1,099	$1,136	$1,229	$1,346

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	6,183	34.52%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,633	31.45%
Renter Occupied:	6,096	34.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	17,912	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	17,912	90.35%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,914	9.65%
Total Housing Units:	19,826	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

34.0% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, slightly below the state rate (35.5%) and slightly below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 94.7%, which is slightly above the state rate (92.9%). The share of people in poverty is 10.0%, which is above the state rate (6.9%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and down 1.1 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	898	2.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,101	3.03%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	10,228	28.12%
Some college, no degree:	6,690	18.39%
Associate's degree:	5,199	14.29%
Bachelor's degree:	7,626	20.96%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,635	12.74%
Total:	36,377	100%
High school graduate or higher:	34,378	94.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	12,261	33.71%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	36,068	59.96%
Public Insurance:	22,713	37.76%
No Insurance:	1,376	2.29%
Total:	60,157	100%
Has Health Insurance:	58,781	97.71%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.3%	11.4%	11.9%	12.6%	11.8%	11.4%	13.3%	12.3%	11.1%	11.8%	11.8%	10.1%	10.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	391	3.23%
Kindergarten:	511	4.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	5,210	42.99%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,564	21.16%
College or graduate school:	3,444	28.42%
Total:	12,120	100%
Early Childhood:	902	7.44%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	8,285	68.36%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Hilo supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,357 business establishments, employing about 18,937 people with an annual payroll of $919,258,000. USPS data shows 17,825 residential mailboxes and 2,089 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	17,825Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	2,089Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	25,756Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	14,057Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,302Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,357Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$221,926,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$919,258,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	18,937Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Hilo, HI is located in Hawaii County, within the Hilo-Kailua, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25900). It spans 9 of Hawaii's Congressional Districts (2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,8th,10th,12nd, and 15th). This Micro area has a population of 203,684 people, about 22.9% of whom live in Hilo. ZIP Codes here cover 287.751 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.96 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Hilo-Kailua, HISource: Census
CBSA Number:	25900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	203,684Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	287.751 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	6.96 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	02,03,04,05,06,08,10,12,15Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	14650Source: Census
Place Name:	Hilo CDP; HawaiiSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Hilo, HI

Papaikou, HI ~5.9 miles
Pepeekeo, HI ~9.8 miles
Mountain View, HI ~16.2 miles
Kurtistown, HI ~16.7 miles
Keaau, HI ~17.5 miles
Pahoa, HI ~24.3 miles
Honokaa, HI ~31.1 miles
Kamuela, HI ~34.3 miles
Holualoa, HI ~36.2 miles
Waikoloa, HI ~39.4 miles
Kailua Kona, HI ~41.4 miles
Captain Cook, HI ~43.9 miles
Kealakekua, HI ~45.8 miles
Hana, HI ~90.9 miles
Kula, HI ~100.2 miles
Haiku, HI ~102.7 miles
Kihei, HI ~104.1 miles
Makawao, HI ~104.6 miles
Paia, HI ~110.0 miles
Kahului, HI ~111.9 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Employed:	21,761	55.12%
Unemployed:	1,681	4.26%
Not In Labor Force:	16,039	40.62%
Total:	39,481	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	8,590	39.47%
Service:	4,784	21.98%
Sales and Office:	4,841	22.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,146	9.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,400	6.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	21,761	100%

Less than $500:	640	10.83%
$500 to $999:	646	10.93%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,151	36.38%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,401	23.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:	341	5.77%
$2,500 to $2,999:	66	1.12%
$3,000 or more:	45	0.76%
No Rent:	622	10.52%
Total:	5,912	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	17,126	90.59%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,779	9.41%
Total Housing Units:	18,905	100%

Less than 9th grade:	846	2.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	978	2.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	9,474	27.63%
Some college, no degree:	6,304	18.39%
Associate's degree:	5,014	14.62%
Bachelor's degree:	7,248	21.14%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,421	12.89%
Total:	34,285	100%
High school graduate or higher:	32,461	94.68%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	11,669	34.04%

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96720 & 96721 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Hilo, HI

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Hilo, HI

Sources & References

White:	7,242	21.41%
Black:	248	0.73%
Hispanic:*	5,065	14.98%
Asian:	13,736	40.61%
American Indian:	134	0.40%
Hawaiian:	6,892	20.38%
Other:	506	1.50%
Total:	33,823	100%

Native, born in the United States:	42,780	88.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	679	1.41%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,523	5.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,241	9.88%
Total Population:	48,223	100%
Total Native Population:	43,459	90.12%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,764	9.88%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,852	34.17%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,362	31.31%
Renter Occupied:	5,912	34.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	17,126	100%

Private Insurance:	34,412	59.92%
Public Insurance:	21,680	37.75%
No Insurance:	1,342	2.34%
Total:	57,434	100%
Has Health Insurance:	56,092	97.66%

Nursery School, Preschool:	378	3.27%
Kindergarten:	468	4.05%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,890	42.32%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,487	21.53%
College or graduate school:	3,331	28.83%
Total:	11,554	100%
Early Childhood:	846	7.32%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,845	67.90%