City

Kahuku, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Honolulu County  ·  Hawaii

👥2,827Population
💰$73,393Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂27.9Median Age
🏠$812,500Median Home Value▲ 191% above avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.1%Unemployment▲ 127% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.4%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 13.8%Other: 33.6%Race
White20.4%
Hispanic6.9%
Black0.5%
Asian13.8%
Other33.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.51
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.1% ▲ 127% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate558 (36%)
Some College146 (9.4%)
Associates217 (14%)
Bachelors87 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree531 (34.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 34.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College9.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate34.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
97%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,393 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$812,500 ▲ 191% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,450/mo
Total Housing Units1,310
Vacant Units507

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
43%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Kahuku, HI

Kahuku is a city in Hawaii, located in Honolulu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,827 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.9 years.

Economically, Kahuku is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,393 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kahuku is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $812,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,450 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kahuku is moderately educated. 39.9% 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 20.4%.

Kahuku, HI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Hawaii.

ZIP Codes in Kahuku
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96731 2,827 $73,393 $812,500 $1,450 11.1% 39.9% 63.3%