City

Waimea, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kauai County  ·  Hawaii

👥2,070Population
💰$87,222Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$573,900Median Home Value▲ 106% above avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.8%Hispanic: 7.5%Asian: 28.2%Other: 34.4%Race
White20.8%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian28.2%
Other34.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
HS Graduate591 (39.9%)
Some College90 (6.1%)
Associates201 (13.6%)
Bachelors174 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree425 (28.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 28.7%Edu
HS Grad39.9%
Some College6.1%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate28.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.9%Renter: 55.1%Tenure
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
1%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,222 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$573,900 ▲ 106% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,664/mo
Total Housing Units848
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Waimea, HI

Waimea is a city in Hawaii, located in Kauai County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,070 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Waimea is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,222 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waimea is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $573,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,664 per month.

The population of Waimea is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 28.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Waimea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96796 2,070 $87,222 $573,900 $1,664 3.8% 40.5% 44.9%