City

Kamuela, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥13,326Population
💰$98,177Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$724,700Median Home Value▲ 160% above avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.6%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 0%Asian: 20.3%Other: 33.1%Race
White26.6%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.0%
Asian20.3%
Other33.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,456 (26.2%)
Some College280 (3%)
Associates1,390 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,225 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree3,936 (42%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 3%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 42%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College3.0%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate42.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,177 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$724,700 ▲ 160% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,023/mo
Total Housing Units6,690
Vacant Units1,669

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
56%
About Kamuela, HI

Kamuela is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,326 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Kamuela is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,177 is above the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kamuela is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $724,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,023 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kamuela is well-educated. 55.1% 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 26.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kamuela
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96743 13,326 $98,177 $724,700 $2,023 4.5% 55.1% 77.7%