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ZIP Code 96778
Pahoa, HI, Hawaii County
Population
15,262
Land area
211.5sq mi
People per sq mi
72
City
Pahoa
ZIP 96778 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 96778 at a glance
- ZIP 96778 (Pahoa) is 68% less dense than Hawaii as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,750 a year, 60% less than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,800 (67% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,293 a month.
Local data for ZIP 96778
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 96778, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,750
Poverty rate
35.4%
Median home value
$273,800
Prices +5.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,293/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
34.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
132
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,165
$35.4M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.9M
159 loans
Campaign donations
$39.94K
51% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 96778, 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 ZIP 96778, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 96778
ZIP codes near 96778
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 96760Hawaiian Acres | 8.3 mi | 20 |
| 96749Keaau | 11 mi | 59.8 |
| 96771Mountain View | 14 mi | 76.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 96778?
- ZIP code 96778 is in Pahoa, HI (Hawaii County).
- What county is ZIP code 96778 in?
- ZIP code 96778 is mostly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- How many people live in ZIP code 96778?
- About 15,262 people live in the 96778 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.