96703 - Anahola, HI

ZIP Code 96703, Anahola

Small Town

LocationKauai County, HI

Area3.9 sq mi

Population2,638

Households805

PO Boxes891 (111% adoption)

Median Age39.9 years

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

This is a PO Box Only Zone and there is no alternative mail delivery across the community
The post office maintains 891 PO Boxes for 805 households (1.11 boxes per household), serving Anahola and surrounding coastal areas
With 3.3 residents per household, Anahola shows the extended family living patterns typical of Hawaiian communities
72% of residents identify as Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or multiracial (including Native Hawaiian ancestry)
About 28% of workers work from home, far exceeding the national average and reflecting island geography
Only four streets appear in delivery records, with most mail delivered via PO Boxes and limited rural routes

Community Overview

Anahola sits on Kauai's eastern shore, covering roughly 4 square miles of coastal and inland territory. This small Hawaiian community is home to 2,638 residents living in 805 households, giving it a household size of 3.3 people. That's notably higher than the mainland average and typical of Hawaiian communities where extended families often share homes.

PO Box Only Delivery

The Anahola post office is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the community. The office maintains 891 PO Boxes serving the 805 local households plus surrounding areas. That's 1.11 boxes per household, meaning the post office doesn't just serve Anahola proper but also draws from nearby coastal and inland neighborhoods. Rural delivery routes serve a handful of addresses, but most mail goes to boxes.

Population and Demographics

Nearly everyone here is Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Census data shows 911 of 2,638 residents (35%) identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone, with another 987 (37%) identifying as two or more races. Many of these multiracial residents include Native Hawaiian ancestry. Asian residents make up another significant portion at 127 people (5%). The median age is 39.9 years, younger than Hawaii's state average.

Median household income stands at $94,688, well above the national median. Home values are characteristically Hawaiian: the median is $527,800. About 72% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with 28% rented. Seasonal vacancy is relatively low at 6.6% (61 of 926 total housing units), indicating this is a year-round community rather than a vacation destination.

Economic Profile

Work patterns show limited commuting options on an island. About 28% work from home, far above the national average. Among commuters, most drive alone (302 workers) or carpool (332 workers). Public transit serves 200 workers, notable for a community this size. Top employment sectors include transportation and warehousing (909 workers, likely related to island logistics), public administration (244 workers, including federal government at 162 workers), and education and health care (201 workers).

Street Network and Mail Delivery

The street network is minimal. ZIP+4 data shows just four streets with delivery records: Moloaa Road (2 records), Konona Road, Kuhio Highway, and Kalalea View Drive (1 record each). Kuhio Highway is the main coastal route connecting Kauai's eastern communities. The limited street infrastructure explains why PO Box delivery dominates. This isn't a gridded town but a spread-out coastal community where rural routes and boxes make more sense than systematic carrier delivery.

Mailing to Anahola

Mail should be addressed to a PO Box in Anahola, HI 96703. Street delivery is extremely limited, with only a few rural route addresses available. Most residents and all businesses use PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.

Street Name Patterns

Coastal Highway Minimal Grid

Kuhio Highway is the main coastal artery; the limited street network explains PO Box dominance.

Nearby Areas

Kilauea Anahola Kapaa Princeville Lihue

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 96703 has 2,638 residents and 805 households (average 3.28 persons per household). The median age is 39.9 years, about the same as the state (40.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (34.5%, much higher than the state average of 10.8% and well above the national average of 0.2%) and White (22.1%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander share is much higher than both the state (10.8%) and national averages (0.2%).

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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.

2020 Population:	2,638Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	3,453Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	81.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$98,214Source: Census ACS

Households:	805Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$537,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.28Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.36Source: Census ACS

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	--	2,428	2,375	2,491	2,388	2,162	2,049	2,006	2,087	2,245	2,356	2,844	3,133	3,453
Decennial Census	2,368	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2,638	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 39.9

Male Median Age: 40

Female Median Age: 39.8

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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	76	86	86	85	67	64	69	89	75	76	64	79	101	65	85	44	16	16
Female	95	83	89	98	82	87	91	78	93	97	65	91	97	82	82	34	28	23
Total	171	169	175	183	149	151	160	167	168	173	129	170	198	147	167	78	44	39

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

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Population by Race

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White:	584	31.20%
Black:	7	0.37%
Hispanic:*	221	11.81%
Asian:	127	6.78%
American Indian:	2	0.11%
Hawaiian:	911	48.66%
Other:	20	1.07%
Total:	1,872	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	1,243	47.12%	40.0 years
Females:	1,395	52.88%	39.8 years
Total:	2,638	100%	39.9 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	3,367	97.51%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	22	0.64%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	36	1.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	28	1.85%
Total Population:	3,453	100%
Total Native Population:	3,389	98.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:	64	1.85%

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

In 2024, the Median household income is $98,214, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $43,140 (78.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,599. Family households earn a median of $103,750 versus $35,179 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,571). By gender, male median income is $48,785 and female is $45,168, which is far less than the state female median ($55,345), with a current gap of $3,617 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.3%, which is markedly below the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (25.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$55,074	$54,306	$56,912	$60,656	$56,964	$62,237	$62,500	$59,833	$69,615	$61,667	$79,063	$88,000	$94,688
Median Family Income	$60,074	$61,615	$62,885	$64,583	$63,571	$71,477	$73,750	$77,708	$90,833	$80,625	$87,813	$93,542	$97,348
Median NonFamily Income	$20,667	$20,595	$20,000	$21,528	$0	$27,813	$21,923	$24,063	$25,000	$25,833	$26,250	$29,479	$26,250
Median Male Income	$38,036	$40,495	$40,875	$39,205	$41,453	$45,083	$49,167	$49,643	$52,792	$51,842	$55,156	$58,393	$50,962
Median Female Income	$30,412	$31,362	$31,843	$33,377	$36,571	$36,094	$32,475	$35,054	$35,583	$36,750	$41,351	$44,783	$45,658

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 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	1,317	50.54%
Unemployed:	45	1.73%
Not In Labor Force:	1,244	47.74%
Total:	2,606	100%

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

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	302	22.93%
Service:	332	25.21%
Sales and Office:	257	19.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	200	15.19%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	226	17.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,317	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

Insufficient data for median home value. Insufficient data for median gross rent. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.99% (43.21% with a mortgage, 56.79% free-and-clear) and renters 13.01% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.16%, which is much lower than the state rate (13.44%).

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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 DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$321,900	$330,600	$346,400	$385,000	$419,800	$432,500	$437,400	$431,300	$439,000	$440,100	$441,900	$507,400	$527,800

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

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	2	1.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:	22	20.37%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2	1.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:	19	17.59%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	63	58.33%
Total:	108	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,295	$1,417	$1,463	$1,361	$1,188	$886	$842	$950	$1,202	$1,398	$1,463	$1,529	$1,479

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

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	312	37.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	410	49.40%
Renter Occupied:	108	13.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	830	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	830	95.84%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	36	4.16%
Total Housing Units:	866	100%

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

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	836	96.54%
Multi-Family Units:	6	0.69%
Other Units:	24	2.77%
Total Housing Units:	866	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 14.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.50%). High school or higher is 92.90%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 53.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (75.60%). Public coverage is 56.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.90%). College enrollment is 17.18%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.30%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	46	2.05%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	113	5.04%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,122	50.09%
Some college, no degree:	437	19.51%
Associate's degree:	202	9.02%
Bachelor's degree:	181	8.08%
Graduate or professional degree:	139	6.21%
Total:	2,240	100%
High school or higher:	2,081	92.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	320	14.29%

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:	1,854	47.36%
Public Insurance:	1,945	49.68%
No Insurance:	116	2.96%
Total:	3,915	100%
Has Health Insurance:	3,799	97.04%

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	6.6%	11.7%	7.8%	8.3%	10.5%	11.0%	14.4%	14.9%	12.8%	13.3%	9.5%	6.8%	4.4%

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	74	8.42%
Kindergarten:	84	9.56%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	421	47.90%
High school (grades 9-12):	149	16.95%
College or graduate school:	151	17.18%
Total:	879	100%
Early Childhood:	158	17.97%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	654	74.40%

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

City:	Anahola, Hawaii
County:	Kauai County
Timezone:	Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00)
Local Time:	5:08:38 PM
Population:	2,638 [See All]
Area Code:	808
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	22.1649, -159.3510
Land Area:	32.443 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/96703/zip-code-96703.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,007Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	37Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,291,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$5,270,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	155Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	67,091Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	32.443 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.669 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6213.4 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1502200Source: Census
Place Name:	Anahola CDP; HawaiiSource: Census

ZIP Code 96703 in Anahola, HI

96703 - Anahola, HI

ZIP Code 96703, Anahola

Key Facts

Community Overview

PO Box Only Delivery

Population and Demographics

Economic Profile

Street Network and Mail Delivery

Mailing to Anahola

Street Name Patterns

Nearby Areas

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 96703

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 96703

Sources & References