What city is ZIP code 96772?

ZIP code 96772 is in Waiohinu, HI (Hawaii County).

What county is ZIP code 96772 in?

ZIP code 96772 is mostly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

How many people live in ZIP code 96772?

About 2,470 people live in the 96772 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 96772

Waiohinu, HI, Hawaii County

Population

2,470

Land area

207.4sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Waiohinu

ZIP 96772 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 96772 at a glance

ZIP 96772 (Waiohinu) is 95% less dense than Hawaii as a whole.
Households here earn a median of $48,914 a year, 51% less than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $403,200 (52% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,603 a month.

Local data for ZIP 96772

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 96772, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$48,914

Poverty rate

17.1%

Median home value

$403,200

Median rent

$1,603/mo

Homeownership

80.0%

Bachelor's or higher

23.6%

Median age

51.4

Average commute

43.5 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

271

$9.4M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.5M

31 loans

Campaign donations

$5,767

44% D, 15% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 96772, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

84° / 65°F

35.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 96772, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.4%

U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts

Diabetes

14.0%

U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 96772?: ZIP code 96772 is in Waiohinu, HI (Hawaii County).
What county is ZIP code 96772 in?: ZIP code 96772 is mostly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
How many people live in ZIP code 96772?: About 2,470 people live in the 96772 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.