ZIP code 96778
Where is ZIP code 96778?
Pahoa, Hawaii
Hawaii County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 96778 belongs to Pahoa, Hawaii in Hawaii County. 96778 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 15,262 people live in the 96778 area, where the median household income is $39,750. The closest ZIP codes are 96749 (Keaau, 7.2 mi northwest), 96760 (Kurtistown, 9.2 mi northwest) and 96771 (Mountain View, 11 mi west).
| ZIP code | 96778 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pahoa |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Time zone | Hawaii Time · now |
| Area code | 808 |
| Coordinates | 19.5089, -154.9231 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 967 |
Population and income in 96778
| Population | 15,262 · higher than 66% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 72 · lower than 73% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.5 years · higher than 79% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $39,750 · lower than 98% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,087 |
| Below the poverty line | 35% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $273,800 · lower than 97% of Hawaii ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,293 a month |
| Housing units | 7,098 |
| Households | 6,303 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 211.5 sq mi (plus 10.59 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96778. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96778
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96749 | Keaau, HI | 7.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 96760 | Kurtistown, HI | 9.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 96771 | Mountain View, HI | 11 mi W | Standard |
| 96720 | Hilo, HI | 17.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 96721 | Hilo, HI | 18.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96785 | Volcano, HI | 19.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 96781 | Papaikou, HI | 22.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 96728 | Honomu, HI | 28.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96783 | Pepeekeo, HI | 28.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 96718 | Hawaii National Park, HI | 28.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 96710 | Hakalau, HI | 30.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96773 | Ninole, HI | 33.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96778 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96778
123 MAIN ST
PAHOA HI 96778
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96778-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96778?
- 96778 is a Pahoa, Hawaii ZIP code.
- What county is 96778 in?
- ZIP code 96778 is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96778 in?
- 96778 is in the Hawaii Time zone (Pacific/Honolulu).
- What area code is 96778?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96778 use area code 808.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96778?
- About 15,262 people live in ZIP code 96778, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96778?
- The median household income in 96778 is $39,750 a year, lower than 98% of Hawaii ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 96778?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96778 are 96749 (Keaau, 7.2 miles), 96760 (Kurtistown, 9.2 miles), 96771 (Mountain View, 11 miles) and 96720 (Hilo, 17.4 miles).