City

Naalehu, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥2,556Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$396,300Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.2%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 14.3%Other: 27.5%Race
White35.2%
Hispanic16.7%
Black0.4%
Asian14.3%
Other27.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate529 (30.3%)
Some College149 (8.5%)
Associates345 (19.7%)
Bachelors269 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree452 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College8.5%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$396,300 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,509/mo
Total Housing Units1,289
Vacant Units263

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Naalehu, HI

Naalehu is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,556 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Naalehu is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Naalehu is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $396,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,509 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Naalehu is well-educated. 41.3% 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 35.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Naalehu
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96772 2,556 $61,250 $396,300 $1,509 7.7% 41.3% 81.4%