City

Captain Cook, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥7,975Population
💰$95,492Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$586,200Median Home Value▲ 110% above avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.8%Hispanic: 10%Black: 1.3%Asian: 20.1%Other: 18.7%Race
White44.8%
Hispanic10.0%
Black1.3%
Asian20.1%
Other18.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.09
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,192 (22.2%)
Some College732 (13.6%)
Associates1,049 (19.5%)
Bachelors421 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,964 (36.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 22.2%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 36.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad22.2%
Some College13.6%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate36.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,492 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$586,200 ▲ 110% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,705/mo
Total Housing Units3,367
Vacant Units788

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Captain Cook, HI

Captain Cook is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,975 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Captain Cook is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,492 is above the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Captain Cook is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $586,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,705 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Captain Cook is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.8%.

Captain Cook, HI offers residents above-average earning potential within Hawaii.

ZIP Codes in Captain Cook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96704 7,975 $95,492 $586,200 $1,705 6.8% 44.4% 72.2%