City

Keaau, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥19,449Population
💰$74,633Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$396,400Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.4%Hispanic: 12.9%Black: 1.3%Asian: 22.4%Other: 26.6%Race
White24.4%
Hispanic12.9%
Black1.3%
Asian22.4%
Other26.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma107 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,609 (35.3%)
Some College1,153 (8.8%)
Associates2,288 (17.5%)
Bachelors1,812 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree3,092 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College8.8%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,633 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$396,400 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,268/mo
Total Housing Units7,545
Vacant Units753

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
55%
About Keaau, HI

Keaau is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,449 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Keaau is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,633 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Keaau is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $396,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,268 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Keaau is moderately educated. 37.6% 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 24.4%.

Keaau, HI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Hawaii.

ZIP Codes in Keaau
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96749 19,449 $74,633 $396,400 $1,268 2.9% 37.6% 76.4%