ZIP Code 96720: Hilo, HI
Hilo in Hawaii County, Hawaii uses ZIP code 96720. Its reference point is at latitude 19.7025 and longitude -155.0939 (19°42'09.0"N 155°05'38.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 96720
Hilo has 2 ZIP codes in our directory, and Hawaii County has 33.
Hawaii has 143 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 96781 in Papaikou, about 6.2 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 96720 |
|---|---|
| Place | Hilo |
| County | Hawaii County |
| State | Hawaii |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 19.7025 |
| Longitude | -155.0939 |
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Map of ZIP Code 96720
Map centred on 19.7025, -155.0939. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Hilo, Hawaii
Video: Hilo, Hawaii
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Hilo, Hawaii - Travel Guide 2025 — by DoTravel · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 96720
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 96720, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 96720, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Papaikou – 6.2 mi north
- Pepeekeo – 9.3 mi north
- Kurtistown – 10.0 mi southeast
- Keaau – 10 mi southeast
- Mountain View – 11 mi south
- Honomu – 12 mi north
- Hakalau – 13 mi north
- Papaaloa – 16 mi northwest
- Ninole – 17 mi north
- Volcano – 17 mi southwest
- Pahoa – 17 mi southeast
- Laupahoehoe – 21 mi northwest
Schools Near Hilo
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 96720 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Hilo, Hawaii County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Papaikou, Pepeekeo and Kurtistown widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Hilo are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 96720.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Hilo can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Papaikou, Pepeekeo and Kurtistown.
Shopping and Dining in Hilo
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Hilo are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Hilo, Hawaii can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Hawaii County along with the name Hilo.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 96720, Papaikou lies about 6.2 mi to the north, Pepeekeo lies about 9.3 mi to the north, Kurtistown lies about 10.0 mi to the southeast, Keaau lies about 10 mi to the southeast and Mountain View lies about 11 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Hilo show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 96720
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“999 TSJ...35MM FILM (EXPLORE, 06-09-2026). - Flickr - Salty Lens (Jonny)”): Salty Lens (Jonny), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings and Aloha from Hawaii, The 50th State - Large Letter Postcard (4480762293)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Hilo, Hawaii - Travel Guide 2025” by DoTravel, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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