ZIP code 96720
Where is ZIP code 96720?
Hilo, Hawaii
Hawaii County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 96720 belongs to Hilo, Hawaii in Hawaii County. 96720 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Hawaii Time zone and uses area code 808. About 52,979 people live in the 96720 area, where the median household income is $80,938. The closest ZIP codes are 96721 (Hilo, 1.9 mi north), 96781 (Papaikou, 6.2 mi north) and 96760 (Kurtistown, 9.9 mi south).
| ZIP code | 96720 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hilo |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Time zone | Hawaii Time · now |
| Area code | 808 |
| Coordinates | 19.7025, -155.0939 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 967 |
Population and income in 96720
| Population | 52,979 · higher than 93% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 184 · lower than 60% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.8 years · higher than 53% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $80,938 · lower than 68% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,213 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $485,400 · lower than 83% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,428 a month |
| Housing units | 20,182 |
| Households | 18,520 (2.76 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 34% |
| Land area | 287.75 sq mi (plus 6.96 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96720. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96720
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96721 | Hilo, HI | 1.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 96781 | Papaikou, HI | 6.2 mi N | Standard |
| 96760 | Kurtistown, HI | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 96749 | Keaau, HI | 10.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 96771 | Mountain View, HI | 10.5 mi S | Standard |
| 96783 | Pepeekeo, HI | 10.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 96728 | Honomu, HI | 11.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 96710 | Hakalau, HI | 13.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96785 | Volcano, HI | 16.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 96773 | Ninole, HI | 16.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 96778 | Pahoa, HI | 17.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 96764 | Laupahoehoe, HI | 19.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96720 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96720
123 MAIN ST
HILO HI 96720
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96720-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96720?
- 96720 is a Hilo, Hawaii ZIP code.
- What county is 96720 in?
- ZIP code 96720 is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96720 in?
- 96720 is in the Hawaii Time zone (Pacific/Honolulu).
- What area code is 96720?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96720 use area code 808.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96720?
- About 52,979 people live in ZIP code 96720, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96720?
- The median household income in 96720 is $80,938 a year, lower than 68% of Hawaii ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 96720?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96720 are 96721 (Hilo, 1.9 miles), 96781 (Papaikou, 6.2 miles), 96760 (Kurtistown, 9.9 miles) and 96749 (Keaau, 10.2 miles).