ZIP code 96766: Lihue, HI
96766 is a ZIP code in Lihue, Hawaii, mainly in Kauai County, part of the Kapaa, HI micro area. About 17,526 people live here.
- Population
- 17,526
- Median household income
- $100,678
- Typical home value
- $842,700+3.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,942gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homeowners
- 68.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 96766 details
| City | Lihue |
|---|---|
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Kauai County |
| Metro area | Kapaa, HI |
| Time zone | Hawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC−10), no daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 93.7 sq mi, plus 5.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 187 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 17 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 22.01142, -159.40507 |
Median rent in 96766 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,625/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $945/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,002/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,409/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 96766
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96715 | Hanamaulu, HI | 3.1 mi | — |
| 96746 | Kapaa, HI | 6.6 mi | 19,329 |
| 96756 | Koloa, HI | 8.0 mi | 6,448 |
| 96741 | Kalaheo, HI | 8.0 mi | 6,183 |
| 96765 | Lawai, HI | 8.5 mi | 513 |
| 96703 | Anahola, HI | 8.9 mi | 3,366 |
| 96751 | Kealia, HI | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| 96714 | Hanalei, HI | 11.1 mi | 1,592 |
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 96766?
A typical home in ZIP code 96766 is worth about $842,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $100,678 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Hawaii average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 96766
What city is ZIP code 96766?
ZIP code 96766 is in Lihue, HI, in Kauai County.
What county is ZIP code 96766 in?
96766 is mainly in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of ZIP code 96766?
About 17,526 people live in ZIP code 96766, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 96766 in?
96766 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC−10). It has no daylight saving time.