The ZIP Code 96756 is associated with the city of Koloa in Hawaii in Kauai County. An estimated 93.7% in this Hawaii region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $35,145. The median household income is at $68,889, while an estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 6,285.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 96756 is $68,889, while the region's mean household income is $96,241. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,145. The per capita income in ZIP Code 96756 of $35,145 is approximately 1.19% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $35,567. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.0% of the population in 96756 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 5.0% of 96756 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.5% |
In ZIP Code 96756, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 30.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.4% in this Kauai County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.5% |
| Associate's degree | 15.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 96756, 70.7% is one race, while 29.3% are two or more races. Approximately 14.3% of 96756 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 96756 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.6%), followed by Asian (43.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.7% |
| Asian | 43.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24.7% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 96756, an estimated 30.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kauai County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 30.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 96756 are older than average. The median age of 41.7 years in ZIP Code 96756 is approximately 9.45% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 96756 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 96756 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 96756 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 33.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 96756 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.6% of adults 18 and older in this Kauai County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.7% |
| Current asthma | 9.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 96756 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 79.3% of those 18 and above in 96756 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 96756 include sleeping less than 7 hours (38.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (24.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 70.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| Current smoking | 13.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.0% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 38.0% |
In 96756, 63.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.0 minutes. Approximately 24.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 96756 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 15.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 96756 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 15.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.2% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 24.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.4% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |
In ZIP Code 96756, 86.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kauai County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.1% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 10.9% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 96756, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 96756 in the past 12 months. Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kauai County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
| Other service problem | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 96756 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.43 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.8% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.6% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 96756 | 45.01¢/kWh | 44.87¢/kWh | 40.99¢/kWh |
| Hawaii | 43.93¢/kWh | 40.82¢/kWh | 36.34¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 96756 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.41 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.3 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.33 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.15 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.13 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.32 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.68 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.08 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.41 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |