City

Volcano, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawaii County  ·  Hawaii

👥4,224Population
💰$64,213Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂58.5Median Age
🏠$330,500Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.3%Hispanic: 15.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 5%Other: 26.1%Race
White46.3%
Hispanic15.7%
Black0.3%
Asian5.0%
Other26.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma97 (2.8%)
HS Graduate752 (21.6%)
Some College320 (9.2%)
Associates661 (19%)
Bachelors388 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,261 (36.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 36.2%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College9.2%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate36.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,213 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$330,500 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,292/mo
Total Housing Units2,493
Vacant Units440

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
1%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Volcano, HI

Volcano is a city in Hawaii, located in Hawaii County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,224 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.5 years.

Economically, Volcano is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,213 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Volcano is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,292 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Volcano is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Volcano
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96785 4,224 $64,213 $330,500 $1,292 4.9% 47.4% 82.1%