City

Honokaa, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥4,759Population
💰$83,534Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$559,900Median Home Value▲ 101% above avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.8%Hispanic: 9.3%Asian: 25%Other: 31.2%Race
White24.8%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian25.0%
Other31.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.32
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate997 (34.5%)
Some College273 (9.4%)
Associates551 (19.1%)
Bachelors311 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree754 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College9.4%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,534 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$559,900 ▲ 101% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,218/mo
Total Housing Units1,642
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Honokaa, HI

Honokaa is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,759 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Honokaa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,534 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Honokaa is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $559,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,218 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Honokaa is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 25.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Honokaa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96727 4,759 $83,534 $559,900 $1,218 8.8% 36.8% 83.6%