| City: | Ocean View, Hawaii |
| County: | Hawaii County |
| Timezone: | Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:05:38 AM |
| Population: | 4,806 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 808 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 19.0749, -155.7547 |
| Land Area: | 45.894 sq mi |
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Ocean View sits on the southern slopes of Hawaii's Big Island, about 0.6 square miles of residential community between Captain Cook and Naalehu. With 4,806 residents and 2,039 households, this is one of the most populated ZIP codes classified as PO Box only. The community maintains 1,827 PO Boxes for those households, translating to an adoption rate of 90%.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this territory. Two rural carrier routes serve some addresses, but the vast majority of residents rely on the branch post office for mail access. The high PO Box adoption reflects both necessity and the subdivision's layout.
Ocean View is a working-class community with a median household income of $46,200. Homeownership runs high at 80.5%, with median home values around $232,000. The population is notably diverse: 51% White, 20.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 17% identifying as two or more races. Median age is 49.3 years, indicating an established adult community rather than young families or retirees.
A remarkable 69.9% of workers work from home, far above national averages. This suggests a community of remote workers, independent contractors, and people who've chosen rural Hawaii living while maintaining mainland employment. Street names like Paradise Pkwy, Orchid Pkwy, and Sea Breeze hint at the subdivision's marketed appeal, though Ocean View is decidedly more affordable than Hawaii's resort areas.
The community has 274 seasonal or occasional-use homes (10.5% of total housing), but Ocean View is primarily a year-round residential area. Only 13 business establishments employ 88 people locally. Most residents commute elsewhere on the island for work or, given the remote work rate, connect virtually to jobs beyond Hawaii.
Street names blend Hawaiian heritage (Mamalahoa Hwy, Princess Kaiulani Blvd, Lehua Ln) with aspirational tropical themes (Paradise Pkwy, Orchid Pkwy, Sea Breeze) characteristic of planned residential subdivisions.
ZIP Code 96737 has 4,806 residents and 2,039 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 49.3 years, significantly older than the state (40.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.2% male and 47.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (51.1%, much higher than the state average of 22.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (20.5%, much higher than the state average of 10.8% and well above the national average of 0.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander share is much higher than the national average (0.2%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,806Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,380Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 104.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,841Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2,039Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $321,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.64Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,897 | 3,664 | 3,766 | 3,955 | 4,302 | 4,477 | 4,755 | 4,926 | 5,011 | 4,803 | 3,851 | 3,556 | 3,781 | 4,380 |
| Decennial Census | 4,552 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,806 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.3
Male Median Age: 50.2
Female Median Age: 48.2
| 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 | 95 | 126 | 187 | 133 | 86 | 68 | 111 | 127 | 154 | 157 | 153 | 209 | 263 | 271 | 224 | 82 | 38 | 24 |
| Female | 99 | 137 | 165 | 113 | 80 | 99 | 99 | 129 | 148 | 131 | 152 | 159 | 219 | 237 | 152 | 107 | 39 | 33 |
| Total | 194 | 263 | 352 | 246 | 166 | 167 | 210 | 256 | 302 | 288 | 305 | 368 | 482 | 508 | 376 | 189 | 77 | 57 |
| White: | 2,457 | 55.20% |
| Black: | 47 | 1.06% |
| Hispanic:* | 462 | 10.38% |
| Asian: | 288 | 6.47% |
| American Indian: | 55 | 1.24% |
| Hawaiian: | 985 | 22.13% |
| Other: | 157 | 3.53% |
| Total: | 4,451 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,508 | 52.18% | 50.2 years |
| Females: | 2,298 | 47.82% | 48.2 years |
| Total: | 4,806 | 100% | 49.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,874 | 88.45% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 53 | 1.21% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 109 | 2.49% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 344 | 10.34% |
| Total Population: | 4,380 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,927 | 89.66% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 453 | 10.34% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,841, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $2,517 (5.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,187. Family households earn a median of $50,694 versus $43,964 for nonfamily households (a difference of $6,730). By gender, male median income is $49,963 and female is $32,516, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $17,447 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.2%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (48.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,324 | $27,072 | $43,173 | $43,455 | $33,750 | $33,861 | $33,333 | $16,884 | $15,654 | $24,818 | $25,402 | $37,119 | $46,200 | $45,841 |
| Median Family Income | $44,963 | $42,467 | $46,341 | $47,473 | $44,135 | $46,108 | $46,875 | $0 | $0 | $32,656 | $33,561 | $44,250 | $54,202 | $50,694 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,000 | $16,467 | $17,980 | $18,349 | $16,885 | $16,285 | $17,750 | $13,674 | $12,601 | $20,154 | $23,784 | $0 | $40,290 | $43,964 |
| Median Male Income | $51,157 | $42,295 | $50,977 | $53,906 | $53,724 | $63,207 | $57,378 | $58,125 | $43,427 | $41,835 | $42,110 | $46,604 | $50,172 | $49,963 |
| Median Female Income | $35,425 | $36,699 | $32,417 | $34,801 | $37,738 | $31,056 | $32,386 | $36,767 | $0 | $0 | $45,021 | $42,500 | $46,544 | $32,516 |
| Employed: | 1,389 | 37.58% |
| Unemployed: | 289 | 7.82% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,018 | 54.60% |
| Total: | 3,696 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 270 | 19.44% |
| Service: | 667 | 48.02% |
| Sales and Office: | 161 | 11.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 150 | 10.80% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 141 | 10.15% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,389 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $321,100, which is a bit under the national median ($332,700), is up $111,700 (53.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $186,100. The median gross rent is $1,506, which is above the national median ($1,413), is up $685 (83.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $631. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.68% (47.56% with a mortgage, 52.44% free-and-clear) and renters 22.32% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.53%, which is markedly above 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 | $209,400 | $119,900 | $115,000 | $119,600 | $115,000 | $126,200 | $142,400 | $141,100 | $135,000 | $155,800 | $168,300 | $205,100 | $232,000 | $321,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 95 | 22.73% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 31 | 7.42% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 129 | 30.86% |
| $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: | 163 | 39.00% |
| Total: | 418 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $821 | $575 | $596 | $589 | $914 | $1,001 | $1,176 | $1,053 | $875 | $647 | $643 | $772 | $829 | $1,506 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 692 | 36.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 763 | 40.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 418 | 22.32% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,873 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,873 | 74.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 642 | 25.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,515 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,326 | 92.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 29 | 1.15% |
| Other Units: | 160 | 6.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,515 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 48.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 22.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 4.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 37.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (84.66%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 35 | 0.98% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 391 | 10.91% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,486 | 41.47% |
| Some college, no degree: | 752 | 20.99% |
| Associate's degree: | 340 | 9.49% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 312 | 8.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 267 | 7.45% |
| Total: | 3,583 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,157 | 88.11% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 579 | 16.16% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,102 | 39.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,794 | 53.06% |
| No Insurance: | 370 | 7.03% |
| Total: | 5,266 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4,896 | 92.97% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.6% | 24.0% | 20.8% | 21.2% | 36.0% | 34.3% | 35.1% | 49.3% | 51.9% | 36.0% | 40.0% | 24.1% | 14.3% | 22.6% |
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: | 44 | 6.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 596 | 84.66% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 64 | 9.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 704 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 44 | 6.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 660 | 93.75% |
ZIP Code 96737 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 121 people with an annual payroll of $6,496,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,883Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,007,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,496,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 121Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96737 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 2.60% of whom live in ZIP Code 96737. It covers 45.894 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 45.894 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 96737 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 5 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.