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Mountain View, HI
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96771.
Population
3,756
Land area
54.9sq mi
People per sq mi
68
ZIP codes
1
Mountain View and its ZIP codes
Mountain View at a glance
- Mountain View is 70% less dense than Hawaii as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,299 a year, 31% less than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $356,800 (57% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Mountain View, HI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountain View, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,299
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$356,800
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
40.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Portuguese Americans (710), Puerto Ricans (217), Filipino Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hawaii County. PPP loans are for Mountain View.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,757
74,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,694
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
PPP loans
$1.8M
56 loans, 253 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mountain View, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountain View, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
1,994
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,215
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 56°F
229.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountain View, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Mountain View
1 in or overlapping Mountain View. Population shown
Cities near Mountain View
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fern ForestCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 12.5 |
| Eden RocCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.4 |
| Fern AcresCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Royal Hawaiian EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.9 |
| KurtistownCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Hawaiian AcresCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 19.4 |
| Mauna Loa EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
| VolcanoCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 26.7 |
| Volcano Golf CourseCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| KeaauCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Orchidlands EstatesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.7 |
| Tiki GardensCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| AinaloaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| HiloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 53.6 |
| Hawaiian Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15.3 |
| PahoaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountain View, HI in?
- Mountain View is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- What ZIP codes are in Mountain View, HI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mountain View include 96771.
- What is the population of Mountain View, HI?
- About 3,756 people live in Mountain View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountain View?
- Nearby places include Fern Forest (4.7 mi), Eden Roc (5 mi), Fern Acres (5.8 mi), Royal Hawaiian Estates (6.1 mi), Kurtistown (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023