Keaau, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96749
Hawaii County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,047
- 105/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,399
- Median income Above-median income area
- $442,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Keaau pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 105
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96749 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96749 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keaau, Hawaii County, Hawaii, home to 17,047 residents across 162.8 square miles, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96749 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,399 (8% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,362. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $442,200 (43% below the average Hawaii ZIP), and median rent is $1,290; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hawaii County, so 96749 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 96749
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keaau, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96749.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96749, Keaau, HI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,047
Population
162.8
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96749?
44.9
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
10.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,399
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$37,362
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96749 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Keaau, HI household income vs. every Hawaii ZIP code
Median household income among 83 reporting Hawaii ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,399 31st percentile higher than 31% of 83 Hawaii ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Hawaii ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,705housing units
7,705
Total Housing Units
6,992
Occupied Units
713
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$442,200
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,290
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 192 business establishments in ZIP 96749, employing approximately 1,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,191,000.
192
Businesses
1,797
Employees
$89.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 96749 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96749
Keaau (96749)
17,047 residents
- 96771
Mountain View (96771)
8,339 residents
- 96760 3,001
Kurtistown (96760)
3,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96749 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96760
Kurtistown (96760)
$103,286 median income
- 96749
Keaau (96749)
$85,399 median income
- 96771
Mountain View (96771)
$62,426 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96749 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96749, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,047 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 96749 in?
ZIP code 96749 (Keaau) is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Hawaii County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hawaii-hi.
What is the population of ZIP code 96749?
ZIP code 96749 in Keaau, HI has a population of 17,047 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96749?
The median household income in ZIP 96749 is $85,399, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96749?
The median home value in ZIP 96749 is $442,200, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96749?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96749 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96749?
ZIP code 96749 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 1,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96749?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96749 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96749?
In ZIP code 96749, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 96749?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96749 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96749?
In ZIP code 96749, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96749?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96749 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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