City

Kaaawa, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Honolulu County  ·  Hawaii

👥1,427Population
💰$112,237Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$982,100Median Home Value▲ 252% above avg
🎓69.8%College Grads▲ 80% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.9%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 6.5%Other: 39.6%Race
White33.9%
Hispanic10.2%
Black0.6%
Asian6.5%
Other39.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
33%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads69.8% ▲ 80% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.3%)
HS Graduate100 (10.5%)
Some College42 (4.4%)
Associates134 (14%)
Bachelors136 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree531 (55.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 10.5%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 55.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad10.5%
Some College4.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate55.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,237 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$982,100 ▲ 252% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,952/mo
Total Housing Units633
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Kaaawa, HI

Kaaawa is a city in Hawaii, located in Honolulu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,427 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Kaaawa is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,237 is above the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kaaawa is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $982,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,952 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kaaawa is highly educated. 69.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 33.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kaaawa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96730 1,427 $112,237 $982,100 $1,952 3.3% 69.8% 65.4%