City

Pahala, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥1,838Population
💰$63,438Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$227,200Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 164% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.7%Hispanic: 30.5%Black: 2.6%Asian: 26.4%Other: 24.7%Race
White9.7%
Hispanic30.5%
Black2.6%
Asian26.4%
Other24.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.66
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 164% above avg
HS Graduate318 (31.6%)
Some College86 (8.5%)
Associates245 (24.4%)
Bachelors88 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree269 (26.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 24.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
HS Grad31.6%
Some College8.5%
Associates24.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,438 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$227,200 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units570
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Pahala, HI

Pahala is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,838 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Pahala is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,438 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pahala is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pahala is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 30.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Pahala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96777 1,838 $63,438 $227,200 $650 12.9% 35.5% 84.2%