ZIP code 96796
Where is ZIP code 96796?
Waimea, Hawaii
Kauai County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 96796 belongs to Waimea, Hawaii in Kauai County. 96796 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Waimea post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Hawaii Time zone and uses area code 808. About 1,840 people live in the 96796 area, where the median household income is $89,205. The closest ZIP codes are 96752 (Kekaha, 6 mi south), 96747 (Kaumakani, 10.4 mi southeast) and 96716 (Hanapepe, 11.8 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 96796 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waimea |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Kauai County |
| Time zone | Hawaii Time · now |
| Area code | 808 |
| Coordinates | 22.0573, -159.6949 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 967 |
Population and income in 96796
| Population | 1,840 · lower than 76% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 983 · higher than 69% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.5 years · higher than 73% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $89,205 · lower than 58% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,118 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $769,700 · lower than 55% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,612 a month |
| Housing units | 766 |
| Households | 655 (2.7 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 48% / 52% |
| Land area | 1.87 sq mi (plus 0.53 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96796. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96796
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96752 | Kekaha, HI | 6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96747 | Kaumakani, HI | 10.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96716 | Hanapepe, HI | 11.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96714 | Hanalei, HI | 11.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96722 | Princeville, HI | 12.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 96741 | Kalaheo, HI | 13.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 96705 | Eleele, HI | 14.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96765 | Lawai, HI | 15.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96756 | Koloa, HI | 18.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 96754 | Kilauea, HI | 21.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 96766 | Lihue, HI | 21.6 mi E | Standard |
| 96715 | Hanamaulu, HI | 21.9 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96796 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96796
PO BOX 123
WAIMEA HI 96796
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96796-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96796?
- 96796 is a Waimea, Hawaii ZIP code.
- What county is 96796 in?
- ZIP code 96796 is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96796 in?
- 96796 is in the Hawaii Time zone (Pacific/Honolulu).
- What area code is 96796?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96796 use area code 808.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96796?
- About 1,840 people live in ZIP code 96796, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96796?
- The median household income in 96796 is $89,205 a year, lower than 58% of Hawaii ZIP codes.
- Can I use 96796 for a street address?
- No. 96796 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Waimea use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96796?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96796 are 96752 (Kekaha, 6 miles), 96747 (Kaumakani, 10.4 miles), 96716 (Hanapepe, 11.8 miles) and 96714 (Hanalei, 11.8 miles).