Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,283 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 40,928 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 13,675 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 22,195 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 17,168 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 43,215 (31.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,778 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $527,389 ▲ 89% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,473/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 89,786 |
| Vacant Units | 16,828 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hawaii County is located in Hawaii and encompasses 32 ZIP codes spanning 30 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 203,684 residents. With a median age of 43.98, it is a middle-aged county.
Hawaii County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,778 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Hawaii County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $527,389 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,473. Homeownership rates are high at 72.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hawaii County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 30.0%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Hawaii County, HI is a middle-income area in Hawaii. The 32 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96704 | Captain Cook | 7,975 | $95,492 | $586,200 | $1,705 | 6.8% | 44.4% |
| 96719 | Hawi | 1,537 | $82,109 | $632,900 | $1,898 | 7.0% | 37.6% |
| 96720 | Hilo | 50,971 | $78,537 | $458,100 | $1,346 | 7.0% | 48.2% |
| 96725 | Holualoa | 4,672 | $88,426 | $840,400 | $1,528 | 3.5% | 48.0% |
| 96727 | Honokaa | 4,759 | $83,534 | $559,900 | $1,218 | 8.8% | 36.8% |
| 96728 | Honomu | 370 | $69,063 | $433,800 | $1,450 | 1.6% | 55.8% |
| 96740 | Kailua Kona | 40,805 | $94,091 | $730,600 | $1,692 | 3.8% | 45.5% |
| 96743 | Kamuela | 13,326 | $98,177 | $724,700 | $2,023 | 4.5% | 55.1% |
| 96755 | Kapaau | 3,548 | $98,429 | $693,200 | $1,381 | 3.3% | 36.7% |
| 96749 | Keaau | 19,449 | $74,633 | $396,400 | $1,268 | 2.9% | 37.6% |
| 96750 | Kealakekua | 3,137 | $86,293 | $613,800 | $1,076 | 1.8% | 42.5% |
| 96760 | Kurtistown | 4,144 | $96,615 | $371,500 | $1,208 | 5.1% | 43.0% |
| 96764 | Laupahoehoe | 570 | $72,917 | $598,800 | $1,324 | 15.2% | 43.9% |
| 96771 | Mountain View | 7,736 | $59,092 | $291,400 | $1,161 | 10.4% | 26.9% |
| 96772 | Naalehu | 2,556 | $61,250 | $396,300 | $1,509 | 7.7% | 41.3% |
| 96737 | Ocean View | 3,781 | $46,200 | $232,000 | $829 | 16.5% | 27.7% |
| 96774 | Ookala | 490 | $64,167 | $295,300 | — | 15.0% | 9.6% |
| 96776 | Paauilo | 1,629 | $74,536 | $409,500 | — | 4.1% | 40.1% |
| 96777 | Pahala | 1,838 | $63,438 | $227,200 | $650 | 12.9% | 35.5% |
| 96778 | Pahoa | 14,225 | $34,863 | $241,200 | $1,321 | 11.0% | 33.7% |
| 96781 | Papaikou | 1,993 | $94,083 | $787,700 | $1,495 | 2.6% | 31.5% |
| 96783 | Pepeekeo | 1,701 | $65,313 | $485,400 | $805 | 12.7% | 48.1% |
| 96785 | Volcano | 4,224 | $64,213 | $330,500 | $1,292 | 4.9% | 47.4% |
| 96738 | Waikoloa | 7,407 | $90,545 | $686,700 | $2,251 | 10.1% | 48.3% |