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Zip Code 96766 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    16,226
  • Density
    191 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $459,500
  • Med. Rent
    $1,167

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 96766 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#1,264 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 459500
#1,825 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Number Of Families-to-population Percentage 21.05%
#2,851 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,167
#3,101 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 68%
#3,960 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Ride Bicycles To Work 0.60%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 96766 is 16,226 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.02 | Zip Code 96766 land area is 84.9016 sq. miles | Population density is 191.12 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 38.9
Median Age - Male 37.6
Median Age - Female 40.3

Median age of zip code 96766 is 5.8% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 4.6% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 96766 is 11.3% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 5% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 96766 median age is 4% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 4.7% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 3372
Black or African American population 238
Asian population 7790
American Indian and Alaska Native population 79
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 1175
Other population 68

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.1% Czech 0.3%
Danish 0.2% Dutch 0.2%
English 3.6% French No Basque 0.9%
French Canadian 0.4% German 5.3%
Greek 0.1% Hungarian 0.1%
Irish 2.7% Italian 2.1%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 0.5%
Polish 0.1% Portuguese 6.2%
Russian 0.2% Scotch-Irish 0.7%
Scottish 0.6% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0% Swedish 0.5%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0%
USA 0.3% Welsh 0.4%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 85.6%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 3416
Married couples 79.45%
Other couples 20.55%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 14.99% 19.92%
$30,000 and $50,000 9.1% 12.46%
$50,000 and $100,000 48.59% 42.25%
$100,000 and $200,000 22.48% 19.79%
$200,000 or more 4.83% 5.58%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 73.55%
Spanish language 1.56%
Other European language 1.74%
Asian language 23.05%
Other language 0.09%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 4769
Detached housing units 55.82%
Attached housing units 13.36%
2 units 7.38%
3 - 4 units 1.95%
5 - 9 units 8.49%
10 - 19 units 4.45%
20 - 49 units 4.63%
50 or more units 3.44%
Mobile homes 0.48%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 93.36%
Use public transportation 0.84%
Use Motorcycle 0.23%
Use bicycle 0.6%
Walk to work 3.21%
Work at home 1.77%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.21%
Attend Public School 17.14%
Attend college undergraduate program 4.1%
Attent graduate studies 0.37%
Not enrolled in school 75.18%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 9.75%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 7.17%
High school diploma 29.4%
Some college, no degree 26.09%
Associate degree 10.73%
Bachelor's degree 14.97%
Graduate or professional degree 1.89%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 87.78%
Housing vacant 12.22%
Housing occupied by owner 63.26%
Housing occupied by tenant 36.74%
Total Rented Units 1752
Median Contract Gross Rent $958
Median Gross Rent $1,167
Median Home Value $459,500

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 96766 median gross rent is 21.82% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 5433
Detached housing units 52.6%
Attached housing units 12.18%
2 units 6.99%
3 - 4 units 2.65%
5 - 9 units 8.14%
10 - 19 units 7.55%
20 - 49 units 5.76%
50 or more units 3.7%
Mobile homes 0.42%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $3,538,200
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $2,424,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $1,113,400

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Zip Code City County Distance
96746 Kapaa Kauai 1.55 ml
96703 Anahola Kauai 1.85 ml
96756 Koloa Kauai 2.9 ml
96751 Kealia Kauai 8.12 ml
96754 Kilauea Kauai 9.65 ml
96714 Hanalei Kauai 10.37 ml
96722 Princeville Kauai 10.82 ml
96741 Kalaheo Kauai 11.79 ml
96716 Hanapepe Kauai 12.42 ml
96705 Eleele Kauai 16.44 ml