City

Pahoa, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥14,225Population
💰$34,863Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$241,200Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.2%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 11.9%Other: 19.3%Race
White37.2%
Hispanic15.2%
Black0.3%
Asian11.9%
Other19.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty35.2% ▲ 252% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,288 (34.7%)
Some College1,677 (17.7%)
Associates1,267 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,098 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree2,099 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College17.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,863 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$241,200 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,321/mo
Total Housing Units6,814
Vacant Units960

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Pahoa, HI

Pahoa is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,225 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Pahoa is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,863 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pahoa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,321 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pahoa is moderately educated. 33.7% 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 37.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Pahoa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96778 14,225 $34,863 $241,200 $1,321 11.0% 33.7% 80.0%