| Official Zip Code Name | Kailua Kona |
| Zip Code State | Hawaii |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Hawaii |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Current Population: | 33321 |
| Racial Majority: | 44.89% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander % |
| Unemployment Rate: | 12.8% |
| Median Household Income | $57333 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $61170 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 20.3 Minutes |
| Current Time: | HST |
| Time Zone: | Hawaii Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 0-0 Feet |
| Area | 248 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 19.71472931, -155.89601135 |
The current unemployment level in 96740 is 12.8% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.1% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 13.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 8.4%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 96740 increased to 33321 from 25132 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 96740 is while the majority ethnicity attending 96740 public schools is Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. 62.2% of students in 96740 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15863 | 44.89% | 14580 | +9% |
| Black Or African American | 163 | 0.46% | 181 | -10% |
| Hispanic | 4552 | 12.88% | 3570 | +28% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 30 | 0.08% | 98 | -69% |
| Asian | 4390 | 12.42% | 4768 | -8% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 4604 | 13.03% | 3548 | +30% |
| Other Race | 44 | 0% | 44 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 6532 | 16.22% | 6532 | -12% |
| White | 21.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% |
| Asian | 17.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 42.5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 7.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33321 | 25132 |
| Male Population | 50.20% | |
| Female Population | 49.80% | |
| Total Households | 12365 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 62.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 80.0% |
| Median Household Income | $57333 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 42.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 34.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 23.60% |
| 96740 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Hawaii District 2 | Tulsi Gabbard | Democrat |
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| 96740 Hawaii State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 5 | Richard Creagan | Democrat |
| 6 | Nicole Lowen | Democrat |
| 7 | David Tarnas | Democrat |
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| 96740 Hawaii State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 3 | Dru Kanuha | Democrat |
| 4 | Lorraine Inouye | Democrat |
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| 96738 - Waikoloa |
| 96750 - Kealakekua |
| 96725 - Holualoa |
| 96743 - Kamuela |
| 96776 - Paauilo |
| Kalaoa, HI |
| Kailua, HI |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI |
| Holualoa, HI |
| Honalo, HI |
| Puako, HI |
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| List of High Schools in Zipcode 96740 | |
|---|---|
| Kealakehe High School | Hawaii |
| Konawaena High School | Hawaii |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 96740 | |
|---|---|
| Kealakehe Middle School | Hawaii |
| Konawaena Middle School | Hawaii |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 96740 | |
|---|---|
| Holualoa Elementary School | Hawaii |
| Kahakai Elementary School | Hawaii |
| Kealakehe Elementary School | Hawaii |
| Konawaena Elementary School | Hawaii |