Zip Code 96720
Hilo, Hawaii — Hawaii County
📍 ZIP code 96720 is in Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii.
ZIP code 96720 is located in Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is a zip code in the Hawaii (HST) Time Zone with an estimated population of 50,971. The area code for ZIP code 96720 is 808.
Quick Answer
Zip code 96720 is in Hilo, Hawaii (Hawaii County). It has a population of 50,971, median household income of $78,537, and median home value of $458,100.
Population
50,971
Income
$78,537
Home Value
$458,100
Climate
79°F / 61°F
About Zip Code 96720
Zip code 96720 is located in Hilo, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. Home to approximately 50,971 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 2976 ft and falls within the Hawaii (HST) timezone. The local area code is 808.
The median household income is $78,537 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $458,100, and the cost of living index is 131 (31% above the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 79°F while winters drop to 61°F. The area receives about 151 in of rain annually. The zip code covers 299.5 square miles of land area and 6.9 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
50,971
$78,537
$458,100
Hawaii (HST)
808
2976 ft
299.5 sq mi
42.6
19,826
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 96720 | 96781 | 96771 | 96710 | 96783 | 96760 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Hilo, HI | Papaikou, HI | Mountain View, HI | Honomu, HI | Pepeekeo, HI | Kurtistown, HI |
| Population | 50,971 | 1,993 | 7,736 | 209 | 1,701 | 4,144 |
| Median Income | $78,537 | $94,083 | $59,092 | $127,250 | $65,313 | $96,615 |
| Home Value | $458,100 | $787,700 | $291,400 | $721,400 | $485,400 | $371,500 |
| Cost of Living | 131 | 193 | 89 | 232 | 126 | 116 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 46.4 | 40.6 | 58.7 | 37.4 | 44.7 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Hilo's cost of living is 31% above the national average.
vs. State Avg
Above
Affordability
Expensive
Income-to-Home
5.8x
Demographics
Zip code 96720 has a population of 50,971 people with a median age of 42.6. There are 19,826 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Hilo (96720) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↑ 33.7%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
79°F
61°F
151 in
0 in
Hilo experiences mild summers with average highs around 79°F. Winters are mild with lows averaging 61°F. The area receives virtually no snowfall.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$458,100
Median Household Income
$78,537
With 19,826 housing units across 299.5 square miles, 96720 has a housing density of 66 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
19.6598°
Longitude
-155.2325°
Land Area
299.5 sq mi
Water Area
6.9 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 96720 (Hilo, HI) with distances:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 96720's $78,537. A way to compare Hilo to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 96720 (Hilo, HI). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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People Also Ask
What zip code is Hilo, Hawaii?
Hilo, Hawaii uses zip code 96720.
What county is zip code 96720 in?
Zip code 96720 is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of zip code 96720?
The population of zip code 96720 is 50,971 with a median age of 42.6.
Is 96720 in Hilo, Hawaii?
Yes, zip code 96720 is in Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii. The area code is 808.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 96720 in?
Zip code 96720 is in Hilo, Hawaii. It is part of Hawaii County and uses the Hawaii (HST) timezone.
What is zip code 96720?
Zip code 96720 is a U.S. postal code in Hilo, Hawaii (Hawaii County). It has a population of 50,971 and covers 299.5 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 96720?
The population of zip code 96720 (Hilo, HI) is 50,971 with a median age of 42.6. There are approximately 19,826 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 96720?
The median household income in zip code 96720 (Hilo, HI) is $78,537 per year. The cost of living index is 131 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 96720?
The median home value in zip code 96720 (Hilo, HI) is $458,100. The cost of living index is 131 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 96720 in?
Zip code 96720 is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The primary city is Hilo.
What is the area code for zip code 96720?
Zip code 96720 in Hilo, HI uses area code 808. It is located in the Hawaii (HST) timezone.
Is zip code 96720 a good place to live?
Zip code 96720 (Hilo, HI) has a cost of living index of 131 (100 = national average), a median household income of $78,537, and median home values of $458,100. The median age is 42.6. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 96720?
The cost of living index for zip code 96720 (Hilo, HI) is 131, where 100 represents the national average. This area is above the national average. Median home value: $458,100.
What schools serve zip code 96720?
Zip code 96720 in Hilo, Hawaii is served by the local school district of Hawaii County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- Elevation
- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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