City

Ookala, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥490Population
💰$64,167Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$295,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓9.6%College Grads▼ 75% below avg
📊15.0%Unemployment▲ 207% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 6.5%Other: 61.4%Race
White15.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian6.5%
Other61.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
12%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.95
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads9.6% ▼ 75% below avg
Unemployment15.0% ▲ 207% above avg
HS Graduate253 (84.1%)
Some College7 (2.3%)
Associates12 (4%)
Bachelors5 (1.7%)
Graduate Degree24 (8%)

Education

HS Grad: 84.1%Some College: 2.3%Associates: 4%Bachelors: 1.7%Graduate: 8%Edu
HS Grad84.1%
Some College2.3%
Associates4.0%
Bachelors1.7%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
51%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,167 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$295,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units153
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
43%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Ookala, HI

Ookala is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 490 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Ookala is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,167 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ookala is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ookala is less-educated. 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 15.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Ookala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96774 490 $64,167 $295,300 15.0% 9.6% 81.5%