City

Papaikou, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥1,993Population
💰$94,083Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$787,700Median Home Value▲ 183% above avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.4%Hispanic: 9.4%Asian: 28.7%Other: 43.7%Race
White15.4%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian28.7%
Other43.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.4%)
HS Graduate487 (33.7%)
Some College277 (19.2%)
Associates206 (14.3%)
Bachelors189 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree266 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College19.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,083 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$787,700 ▲ 183% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,495/mo
Total Housing Units888
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Papaikou, HI

Papaikou is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,993 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Papaikou is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,083 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Papaikou is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $787,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,495 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Papaikou is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 28.7%.

Papaikou, HI offers residents above-average earning potential within Hawaii.

ZIP Codes in Papaikou
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96781 1,993 $94,083 $787,700 $1,495 2.6% 31.5% 83.4%