| City: | Hakalau, Hawaii |
| County: | Hawaii County |
| Timezone: | Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:05:22 AM |
| Population: | 650 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 808 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 19.8516, -155.2270 |
| Land Area: | 40.247 sq mi |
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Hakalau sits on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii's Big Island, a former sugar plantation community that has evolved into a quiet rural enclave. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery anywhere in the 4.5 square mile territory, so every household relies on the post office for mail.
The Hakalau post office maintains 218 PO Boxes for 234 occupied homes, a 93% adoption rate. Two rural carrier routes serve the area, but these handle package delivery and larger items rather than daily mail. Residents drive along Old Mamalahoa Highway or Hawaii Belt Road to pick up letters, bills, and parcels at the post office.
Historic plantation-era housing defines the area. Of the 281 housing units, 202 were built before 1939. Most are single-family homes on agricultural lots. With no apartments and no mobile homes, the housing stock remains unchanged from the sugar era. Median home value sits at $721,400, reflecting Hawaii's overall real estate market rather than local wages.
Hakalau's 650 residents skew older and well-educated. Median age is 52 years. Nearly 68% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. A third of workers (33.9%) work from home, higher than most rural communities. Per capita income reaches $47,685. The mix of remote workers, retirees, and longtime kamaaina families gives this plantation village an unusual demographic profile for such a small community.
Street names reference the historic Mamalahoa Highway (the original road circling the Big Island) and local Hawaiian place names.
ZIP Code 96710 has 650 residents and 234 households (average 2.78 persons per household). The median age is 52.0 years, significantly older than the state (40.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (45.4%, much higher than the state average of 22.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (22.3%, much lower than the state average of 37.2% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 650Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 162Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 16.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 234Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $870,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.78Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 482 | 510 | 572 | 298 | 222 | 226 | 237 | 246 | 277 | 181 | 294 | 267 | 209 | 162 |
| Decennial Census | 613 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 650 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52
Male Median Age: 53.4
Female Median Age: 51.4
| 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 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 34 | 42 | 38 | 6 | 13 | 3 |
| Female | 14 | 9 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 25 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 26 | 18 | 15 | 46 | 31 | 42 | 39 | 37 | 22 | 26 | 41 | 50 | 68 | 76 | 60 | 28 | 16 | 9 |
| White: | 295 | 55.45% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.56% |
| Hispanic:* | 46 | 8.65% |
| Asian: | 145 | 27.26% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 1.13% |
| Hawaiian: | 28 | 5.26% |
| Other: | 9 | 1.69% |
| Total: | 532 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 332 | 51.08% | 53.4 years |
| Females: | 318 | 48.92% | 51.4 years |
| Total: | 650 | 100% | 52.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 140 | 86.42% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 22 | 13.58% |
| Total Population: | 162 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 140 | 86.42% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 22 | 13.58% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $60,985 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $178,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $178,250). By gender, male median income is $67,337 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $67,337 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 79.2%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 31.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (95.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,985 | $107,682 | $64,522 | $62,882 | $60,759 | $60,645 | $44,167 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $127,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $61,591 | $107,682 | $96,750 | $63,958 | $97,614 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $153,009 | $154,375 | $175,030 | $173,894 | $178,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $55,045 | $43,500 | $43,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,577 | $77,731 | $80,048 | $67,337 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $50,129 | $52,933 | $53,403 | $0 | $54,924 | $63,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $80,769 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 84 | 54.55% |
| Unemployed: | 38 | 24.68% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 32 | 20.78% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 80 | 95.24% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 4.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 84 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $870,800, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $284,300 (48.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $114,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.75% (37.33% with a mortgage, 62.67% free-and-clear) and renters 6.25% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 63.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $586,500 | $1,000,001 | $728,700 | $629,800 | $840,000 | $805,000 | $680,200 | $821,400 | $756,300 | $552,600 | $784,900 | $764,500 | $721,400 | $870,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 35.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 47 | 58.75% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 6.25% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 36.70% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 138 | 63.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 218 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 218 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 218 | 100% |
In 2024, 84.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 23.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (72.73%). College enrollment is 27.27%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 24 | 15.89% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 118 | 78.15% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 5.96% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 151 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 127 | 84.11% |
| Private Insurance: | 124 | 63.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 32 | 16.49% |
| No Insurance: | 38 | 19.59% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 156 | 80.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 72.73% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 27.27% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8 | 72.73% |
ZIP Code 96710 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 113 people with an annual payroll of $3,839,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 232Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $892,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,839,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 113Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96710 is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, within the Hilo-Kailua, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25900) and Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 185,079 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 96710. It covers 40.247 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.982 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hilo-Kailua, HISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 185,079Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 40.247 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.982 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96710 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.