City

Kapaa, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kauai County  ·  Hawaii

👥20,566Population
💰$89,681Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$830,500Median Home Value▲ 198% above avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.6%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 26.4%Other: 19.1%Race
White37.6%
Hispanic10.9%
Black0.4%
Asian26.4%
Other19.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,907 (26.8%)
Some College2,045 (14%)
Associates2,219 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,592 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree4,768 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 14%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College14.0%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,681 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$830,500 ▲ 198% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,053/mo
Total Housing Units8,178
Vacant Units1,386

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Kapaa, HI

Kapaa is a city in Hawaii, located in Kauai County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,566 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Kapaa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,681 is above the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kapaa is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $830,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,053 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kapaa is well-educated. 43.7% 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 37.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kapaa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96746 20,566 $89,681 $830,500 $2,053 3.4% 43.7% 68.3%