Hilo, HI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 96720 serves a portion of Hilo, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. This community is home to approximately 27,559 residents, with a median age of 32.0 years. The median household income of $77,237 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $455,698 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 27% owner-occupied and 73% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Hilo is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 158 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 16% and an unemployment rate of 3.4%, 96720 reflects the economic character of Hawaii County in Hawaii.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 27,559 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,207 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $77,237 | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $455,698 | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 158 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.7% | ↓ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 16% | ↓ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.0 yrs | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 27% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 73% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 12,125 | — |