Lihue, HI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 96766 serves a portion of Lihue, Hawaii, within Kauai County. This community is home to approximately 57,245 residents, with a median age of 42.2 years. The median household income of $85,291 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $417,925 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 66% owner-occupied and 34% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Lihue is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 160 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 28% and an unemployment rate of 6.4%, 96766 reflects the economic character of Kauai County in Hawaii.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 57,245 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,117 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $85,291 | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $417,925 | ↑ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 160 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ↑ 64% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.5% | ↓ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 28% | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.2 yrs | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 66% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 34% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 26,905 | — |