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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 96743 has 13,339 residents and 4,775 households (average 2.78 persons per household). The median age is 43.9 years, older than the state (40.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (35.2%, much higher than the state average of 22.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (16.0%, much higher than the national average of 0.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	13,339Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	13,326Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	11,097Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	45.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$98,177Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,775Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$724,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.78Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.91Source: 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	--	11,773	11,377	12,113	12,177	13,294	13,357	14,844	14,496	14,856	13,517	13,386	13,589	13,326
Decennial Census	12,160	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13,339	--	--	--

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: 43.9

Male Median Age: 43.5

Female Median Age: 44.3

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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	349	400	438	448	316	293	355	425	403	434	372	470	475	489	454	270	122	88
Female	340	425	408	387	271	288	405	453	436	420	407	511	517	598	406	235	118	113
Total	689	825	846	835	587	581	760	878	839	854	779	981	992	1,087	860	505	240	201

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

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Population by Race

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White:	4,699	46.24%
Black:	43	0.42%
Hispanic:*	1,151	11.33%
Asian:	1,867	18.37%
American Indian:	68	0.67%
Hawaiian:	2,137	21.03%
Other:	197	1.94%
Total:	10,162	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:	6,601	49.49%	43.5 years
Females:	6,738	50.51%	44.3 years
Total:	13,339	100%	43.9 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	11,516	86.42%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	213	1.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	757	5.68%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	840	11.98%
Total Population:	13,326	100%
Total Native Population:	11,729	88.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,597	11.98%

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 2023, the Median household income is $98,177, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $24,141 (32.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,736. Family households earn a median of $127,297 versus $47,039 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,258). By gender, male median income is $62,426 and female is $62,269, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $157 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.0%, which is slightly below the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.9%).

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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	$74,036	$63,781	$58,392	$57,857	$59,321	$67,349	$73,970	$88,416	$90,441	$97,686	$92,007	$101,730	$98,177
Median Family Income	$78,447	$75,510	$64,741	$61,182	$62,118	$74,688	$83,155	$95,408	$98,424	$114,257	$118,229	$126,194	$127,297
Median NonFamily Income	$40,221	$32,448	$31,990	$37,679	$33,616	$34,865	$41,023	$38,036	$33,594	$33,338	$36,892	$48,555	$47,039
Median Male Income	$49,758	$48,782	$58,333	$54,402	$53,189	$56,140	$57,946	$60,625	$61,105	$61,081	$63,328	$70,022	$62,426
Median Female Income	$39,504	$37,003	$37,268	$36,133	$32,277	$35,692	$38,820	$39,307	$40,496	$49,926	$52,201	$59,154	$62,269

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:	6,372	59.18%
Unemployed:	300	2.79%
Not In Labor Force:	4,095	38.03%
Total:	10,767	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:	2,418	37.95%
Service:	1,772	27.81%
Sales and Office:	1,023	16.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	543	8.52%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	616	9.67%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,372	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $724,700, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $224,100 (44.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $192,500. The median gross rent is $2,023, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $560 (38.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $375. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.67% (71.74% with a mortgage, 28.26% free-and-clear) and renters 22.33% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.95%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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	$500,600	$470,800	$429,700	$397,500	$406,900	$424,900	$450,000	$483,900	$532,200	$507,200	$613,700	$678,300	$724,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	109	9.72%
$500 to $999:	39	3.48%
$1,000 to $1,499:	165	14.72%
$1,500 to $1,999:	200	17.84%
$2,000 to $2,499:	307	27.39%
$2,500 to $2,999:	59	5.26%
$3,000 or more:	175	15.61%
No Rent:	67	5.98%
Total:	1,121	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	$1,463	$1,598	$1,602	$1,647	$1,590	$1,523	$1,431	$1,646	$1,648	$1,763	$1,960	$2,078	$2,023

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,798	55.73%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,102	21.95%
Renter Occupied:	1,121	22.33%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,021	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,021	75.05%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,669	24.95%
Total Housing Units:	6,690	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:	5,173	77.32%
Multi-Family Units:	1,454	21.73%
Other Units:	63	0.94%
Total Housing Units:	6,690	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 42.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.70%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%), up 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.71%). College enrollment is 14.83%, 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 2011-2023 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:	212	2.14%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	240	2.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,499	25.26%
Some college, no degree:	1,547	15.64%
Associate's degree:	1,225	12.38%
Bachelor's degree:	2,175	21.99%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,994	20.16%
Total:	9,892	100%
High school or higher:	9,440	95.43%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,169	42.15%

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:	10,053	63.73%
Public Insurance:	5,101	32.34%
No Insurance:	621	3.94%
Total:	15,775	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,154	96.06%

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	4.5%	6.9%	6.5%	8.2%	10.9%	10.5%	9.3%	8.9%	8.4%	5.3%	6.7%	7.4%	8.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:	51	2.05%
Kindergarten:	109	4.38%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,187	47.71%
High school (grades 9-12):	772	31.03%
College or graduate school:	369	14.83%
Total:	2,488	100%
Early Childhood:	160	6.43%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,068	83.12%

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

City:	Kamuela, Hawaii
Names to Avoid:	Kawaihae
County:	Hawaii County
Timezone:	Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00)
Local Time:	7:27:27 PM
Population:	13,339 [See All]
Area Code:	808
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	20.0043, -155.7096
Land Area:	292.334 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/96743/zip-code-96743.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	3,992Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	367Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,284Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,605Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,188Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	438Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$96,888,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$382,574,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,446Source: CBP

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
Land Area:	292.334 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	21.503 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

ZIP Code 96743 in Kamuela, HI

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 (2011-2023)

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 96743

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 96743

Sources & References