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ZIP code 96740: Kailua Kona, HI

96740 is a ZIP code in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, mainly in Hawaii County, part of the Hilo-Kailua, HI micro area. About 39,338 people live here.

Population
39,338
Median household income
$95,542
Typical home value
$876,100-0.2% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,673gross, per month
Median age
44.3
Homeowners
71.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 96740 details

CityKailua Kona
StateHawaii
CountyHawaii County
Metro areaHilo-Kailua, HI
Time zoneHawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC−10), no daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area242.4 sq mi, plus 28.2 sq mi of water
Population density162 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher35.2% of adults 25+
Average commute21.1 minutes
Center coordinates19.75682, -155.91997

Median rent in 96740 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$1,330/mo
1 bedroom$1,562/mo
2 bedrooms$1,734/mo
3 bedrooms$2,503/mo
4 bedrooms$3,157/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,295/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 96740

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
96738Waikoloa, HI11.0 mi7,862
96725Holualoa, HI11.1 mi5,009
96739Keauhou, HI13.8 mi—
96750Kealakekua, HI15.5 mi3,203
96743Kamuela, HI20.6 mi12,422
96726Honaunau, HI24.2 mi107
96755Kapaau, HI31.5 mi3,677
96704Captain Cook, HI32.4 mi7,261

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 96740?

A typical home in ZIP code 96740 is worth about $876,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $95,542 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Hawaii average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $876,100 homeWhat can a $95,542 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 96740

What city is ZIP code 96740?

ZIP code 96740 is in Kailua Kona, HI, in Hawaii County.

What county is ZIP code 96740 in?

96740 is mainly in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the population of ZIP code 96740?

About 39,338 people live in ZIP code 96740, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 96740 in?

96740 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC−10). It has no daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Kailua Kona have?

Kailua Kona, HI also uses 96745.