What city is ZIP code 96785?

ZIP code 96785 is in Volcano, HI (Hawaii County).

What county is ZIP code 96785 in?

ZIP code 96785 is mostly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

How many people live in ZIP code 96785?

About 4,433 people live in the 96785 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 96785

Volcano, HI, Hawaii County

Population

4,433

Land area

73.2sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Volcano

ZIP 96785 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 96785 at a glance

ZIP 96785 (Volcano) is 73% less dense than Hawaii as a whole.
Households here earn a median of $68,463 a year, 32% less than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $369,000 (56% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,217 a month.

Local data for ZIP 96785

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 96785, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,463

Poverty rate

16.9%

Median home value

$369,000

Median rent

$1,217/mo

Homeownership

83.5%

Bachelor's or higher

41.5%

Median age

56.4

Average commute

35.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

201

$6.7M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.8M

43 loans

Campaign donations

$18.3K

58% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 96785, 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

73° / 49°F

96.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 96785, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.4%

U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 96785?: ZIP code 96785 is in Volcano, HI (Hawaii County).
What county is ZIP code 96785 in?: ZIP code 96785 is mostly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
How many people live in ZIP code 96785?: About 4,433 people live in the 96785 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.