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ZIP Code 96720
Hilo, HI, Hawaii County
Population
52,979
Land area
287.8sq mi
People per sq mi
184
City
Hilo
ZIP 96720 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 96720 at a glance
- The median household income is $80,938, 19% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $485,400 (42% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,428 a month.
Local data for ZIP 96720
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools18
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks10
- Post Offices2
- Parks45
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants229
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
Housing and community stats
ZIP 96720, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,938
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$485,400
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,428/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
20.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,348
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
18,911
$918M annual payroll
PPP loans
$140M
1,580 loans
Campaign donations
$222K
36% D, 14% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 96720, 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
79° / 61°F
151.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 96720, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 96720?
- ZIP code 96720 is in Hilo, HI (Hawaii County).
- What county is ZIP code 96720 in?
- ZIP code 96720 is mostly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- How many people live in ZIP code 96720?
- About 52,979 people live in the 96720 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.