City

Ocean View, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥3,781Population
💰$46,200Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$232,000Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊16.5%Unemployment▲ 238% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.3%Hispanic: 16.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 6.2%Other: 32.7%Race
White39.3%
Hispanic16.3%
Black1.4%
Asian6.2%
Other32.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment16.5% ▲ 238% above avg
HS Graduate1,305 (45%)
Some College232 (8%)
Associates561 (19.3%)
Bachelors326 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree478 (16.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 45%Some College: 8%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
HS Grad45.0%
Some College8.0%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,200 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$232,000 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units2,505
Vacant Units704

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
88%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
36%
2000+
58%
About Ocean View, HI

Ocean View is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,781 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Ocean View is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,200 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ocean View is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocean View is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 39.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Ocean View
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96737 3,781 $46,200 $232,000 $829 16.5% 27.7% 74.7%