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ZIP Code 96743
Waimea, HI, Hawaii County
Population
12,422
Land area
292.3sq mi
People per sq mi
42
City
Waimea
ZIP 96743 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 96743 at a glance
- ZIP 96743 (Waimea) is 81% less dense than Hawaii as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,468, close to the Hawaii median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $738,700 (12% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,850 a month.
Local data for ZIP 96743
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 96743, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,468
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$738,700
Prices +4.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,850/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
43.8%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
29.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
438
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,446
$383M annual payroll
PPP loans
$47.74M
576 loans
Campaign donations
$81.71K
51% D, 15% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 96743, 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
88° / 68°F
9.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 96743, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 96743
ZIP codes near 96743
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 96738Waikoloa Village | 11 mi | 79.8 |
| 96727Honokaa | 12 mi | 189.5 |
| 96755Halaula | 13 mi | 56.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 96743?
- ZIP code 96743 is in Waimea, HI (Hawaii County).
- What county is ZIP code 96743 in?
- ZIP code 96743 is mostly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- How many people live in ZIP code 96743?
- About 12,422 people live in the 96743 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.