96749 ZIP Code – Keaau, Hawaii
96749 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Keaau, Hawaii, part of Hawaii County with a population of approximately 18,482 residents. The median household income is $76,762 — near the Hawaii average and near the national average. Median home values of $403,800 are well above the national average, with 75.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,080 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 97% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.0%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 43.1, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 96760, 96771, 96778.
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ZIP 96749 vs. Hawaii vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 96749 | HI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $87k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $403k | $681k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,080 | $1,714 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 31.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 96760 – Kurtistown
- 96771 – Mountain View
- 96778 – Pahoa
- 96720 – Hilo
- 96783 – Pepeekeo
- 96781 – Papaikou
- 96785 – Volcano
- 96728 – Honomu
- 96710 – Hakalau
- 96773 – Ninole
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96760 | KURTISTOWN | 3,908 | $85,588 |
| 96771 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | 7,238 | $57,116 |
| 96778 | PAHOA | 14,310 | $39,010 |
| 96720 | HILO | 50,453 | $75,265 |
| 96783 | PEPEEKEO | 1,674 | $64,191 |