City

Kailua, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Honolulu County  ·  Hawaii

👥50,985Population
💰$131,554Median HH Income▲ 72% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$1,246,300Median Home Value▲ 347% above avg
🎓61.5%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.7%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 19.1%Other: 21.5%Race
White43.7%
Hispanic9.8%
Black1.2%
Asian19.1%
Other21.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads61.5% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma188 (0.6%)
HS Graduate5,810 (17.6%)
Some College2,608 (7.9%)
Associates4,109 (12.4%)
Bachelors3,148 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree17,157 (52%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 52%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad17.6%
Some College7.9%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate52.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.4%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.4%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,554 ▲ 72% above avg
Median Home Value$1,246,300 ▲ 347% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,297/mo
Total Housing Units18,208
Vacant Units1,354

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
52%
About Kailua, HI

Kailua is a city in Hawaii, located in Honolulu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 50,985 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Kailua is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,554 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kailua is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,246,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,297 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kailua is highly educated. 61.5% 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 43.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kailua
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96734 50,985 $131,554 $1,246,300 $3,297 3.0% 61.5% 64.4%