City

Kapaau, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥3,548Population
💰$98,429Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$693,200Median Home Value▲ 149% above avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.5%Hispanic: 22.5%Black: 1.1%Asian: 24.1%Other: 26.9%Race
White18.5%
Hispanic22.5%
Black1.1%
Asian24.1%
Other26.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
19%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate967 (40.1%)
Some College158 (6.5%)
Associates398 (16.5%)
Bachelors298 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree588 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College6.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
70%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,429 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$693,200 ▲ 149% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,381/mo
Total Housing Units1,329
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Kapaau, HI

Kapaau is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,548 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Kapaau is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,429 is above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kapaau is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $693,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,381 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kapaau is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 24.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kapaau
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96755 3,548 $98,429 $693,200 $1,381 3.3% 36.7% 82.9%