Population & age
- Total population
- 50
- Median age
- 43.3
ZIP 96742, HI (96742)
Kalawao County · Kahului-Wailuku, HI · Population 50
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
HI 96742 (ZIP 96742) sits in Kalawao County within the Kahului-Wailuku metro area. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 39.6%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $3,284. The CDC SVI flags racial & ethnic minority (81th percentile) as this ZIP's standout vulnerability dimension, sitting well above its overall 37th-percentile score. Biological accounts for 50% of the 2 FEMA disaster declarations on record for this ZIP. NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals put the annual average temperature at 75.9°F here — among the warmest in the country. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $87,813 and fair market rent of $2,490 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 38.0%
- Black
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 12.0%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 12.0%
- Other / multi-racial
- 18.0%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $87,813
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 34.0%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 0.0%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 0(0.0%)
- Renter-occupied
- 32(100.0%)
- Vacant units
- 64
- Built (median)
- 1938
Commute
- Public transit
- 2(5.6%)
- Work from home
- 5(13.9%)
- Avg commute
- 4.4 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 7(14.9%)
- Uninsured
- 0(0.0%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 28(87.5%)
- No broadband
- 4(12.5%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 2(4.0%)
- Non-English at home
- 4(8.0%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,800
/month
1 Bed
$1,900
/month
2 Bed
$2,490
/month
3 Bed
$3,220
/month
4 Bed
$4,020
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
2
Date Range
1992–2020
Most Recent Declaration
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Biological — declared April 1, 2020 (DR-4510)
Incident period: January 20, 2020 – May 11, 2023
Top Incident Types
- Biological1 (50%)
- Hurricane1 (50%)
Individual Assistance
1
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
1
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
2
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
1
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
75.9°F
69.1° – 82.7°
Annual precipitation
21.7"
Diurnal range
13.6°F
Day-night swing
Heating · cooling days
0.4 · 3,980.8
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: MOLOKAI AP, HI US, 8.5 miles from the centroid of ZIP 96742 (ZIP 96742)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
—
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
18%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
3.6
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
4.4
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
—
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
0
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
—
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
—
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
100%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
—
of Medicare enrollees
Based on Kalawao data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Good food access — most residents near a store
0.0% of Kalawao County, HI residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
—
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
—
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
—
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
—
per 1,000 residents
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Kalawao County, HI for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Taxes & benefits in Hawaii
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 96742. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
11.00%
graduated · 11 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
4.50%
State 4.00% · avg local 0.50%
Property tax (effective)
0.17%
Median $1,442/year
Tax burden rank
49 of 50
13.20% of personal income
Paid family leave
Program
No program
No program
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
200% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 96742
Nearby ZIPs by distance
96757 (Kualapuu, 1.7 mi) · 96748 (Kaunakakai, 9 mi) · 96729 (Kualapuu, 10 mi) · 96770 (Kualapuu, 16.1 mi) · 96763 (Lanai City, 23.6 mi) · 96761 (Lahaina, 28.7 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
Data sources used on this page
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
37.0%
4.0pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
39.6%
7.6pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
18.9%
3.1pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
77.3%
Tracks close to the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
7.8%
5.2pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
17.3%
6.3pp above the 11.0% national rate.
Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
10
Median in-state tuition
$3,284
Median earnings (10 yr)
$38,439
- 2-Year
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI · 96782
- In-state tuition
- $3,214
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,350
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 33.4%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $39,899
- Median student debt
- $8,970
- 4-Year
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI · 96762
- In-state tuition
- $6,630
- Out-of-state tuition
- $6,630
- Acceptance rate
- 47.0%
- Graduation rate
- 53.6%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $52,064
- Median student debt
- $9,413
- 4-Year
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Kapolei, HI · 96707
- In-state tuition
- $7,584
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,544
- Acceptance rate
- 95.3%
- Graduation rate
- 48.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $52,075
- Median student debt
- $14,500
- 4-Year
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · 96720
- In-state tuition
- $7,838
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,798
- Acceptance rate
- 60.6%
- Graduation rate
- 45.0%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $47,856
- Median student debt
- $20,500
- 4-Year
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI · 96732
- In-state tuition
- $3,284
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,420
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 27.5%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $34,453
- Median student debt
- $13,040
- 2-Year
Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI · 96720
- In-state tuition
- $3,204
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,340
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 32.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $34,891
- Median student debt
- $10,500
- 2-Year
Windward Community College
Kaneohe, HI · 96744
- In-state tuition
- $3,194
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,330
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 30.2%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $38,439
- Median student debt
- $9,500
- 4-Year
American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, AS · 96799
- In-state tuition
- $5,300
- Out-of-state tuition
- $5,600
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 40.3%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $30,087
- Median student debt
- —
- 2-Year
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI · 96766
- In-state tuition
- $3,252
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,388
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 37.0%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $36,868
- Median student debt
- $10,500
- 2-Year
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
Kahului, HI · 96732
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 80.6%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- —
- Median student debt
- —
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
HI 96742 (ZIP 96742) sits in Kalawao County within the Kahului-Wailuku metro area. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 39.6%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $3,284. The CDC SVI flags racial & ethnic minority (81th percentile) as this ZIP's standout vulnerability dimension, sitting well above its overall 37th-percentile score. Biological accounts for 50% of the 2 FEMA disaster declarations on record for this ZIP. NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals put the annual average temperature at 75.9°F here — among the warmest in the country. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $87,813 and fair market rent of $2,490 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 18.9%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 96742
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 96742?
37.0%, which is 4.0 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 96742?
18.9%, which is 3.1 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 96742?
39.6%, which is 7.6 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 96742?
50 people live in ZIP 96742, with a median age of 43.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 96742?
$87,813 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 96742 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 96742, 0.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 100.0% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 96742?
In ZIP 96742, 13.9% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 5.6% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 96742?
14.9% of the population in ZIP 96742 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 96742 have broadband internet?
87.5% of households in ZIP 96742 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 96742 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 96742 ranks in the 37th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a moderate vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 96742?
Racial & Ethnic Minority Status is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 96742, ranking in the 81th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 96742 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 2 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 96742 between 1992–2020 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 96742?
Biological is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 96742, accounting for 1 of 2 declarations (50%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 96742?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 96742 was "COVID-19 PANDEMIC" — a biological declared in 2020 (DR-4510) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 96742?
10 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 96742 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Leeward Community College, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, and University Of Hawaii-West Oahu (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 96742?
Median in-state tuition across 10 nearby institutions is $3,284 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 96742?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $38,439 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 96742?
ZIP 96742 has an average annual temperature of 75.9°F and 21.7" of annual precipitation based on the MOLOKAI AP, HI US weather station 8.5 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
What taxes apply in ZIP 96742?
Hawaii has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 11.00%. Combined sales tax: 4.50% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does Hawaii have paid family leave?
Hawaii has no state paid family leave program (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 96742?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10 institutions), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (2 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (2 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 96742
Nearby ZIPs by distance
96757 (Kualapuu, 1.7 mi) · 96748 (Kaunakakai, 9 mi) · 96729 (Kualapuu, 10 mi) · 96770 (Kualapuu, 16.1 mi) · 96763 (Lanai City, 23.6 mi) · 96761 (Lahaina, 28.7 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
37th percentile
Moderate Vulnerability
Based on 1 census tract, population 50
Vulnerability Themes
Households Without Vehicle
3
Persons with Disability
10
Without HS Diploma
4
Without Health Insurance
3
Adults Age 65+
11
The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.