City

Kailua Kona, HI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥40,805Population
💰$94,091Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$730,600Median Home Value▲ 162% above avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.6%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 16.7%Other: 18.7%Race
White43.6%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.5%
Asian16.7%
Other18.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma327 (1.1%)
HS Graduate7,383 (25.7%)
Some College3,149 (11%)
Associates4,807 (16.7%)
Bachelors2,925 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree10,135 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 11%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College11.0%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,091 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$730,600 ▲ 162% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,692/mo
Total Housing Units19,119
Vacant Units4,970

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Kailua Kona, HI

Kailua Kona is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,805 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Kailua Kona is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,091 is above the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kailua Kona is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $730,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,692 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kailua Kona is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.6%.

Kailua Kona, HI offers residents above-average earning potential within Hawaii. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kailua Kona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96740 40,805 $94,091 $730,600 $1,692 3.8% 45.5% 70.9%