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Hawi, HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96719.

Population

2,070

Land area

8.1sq mi

People per sq mi

256

ZIP codes

1

Hawi and its ZIP codes

Full map

Hawi at a glance

  • The median household income is $84,457, 16% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $693,600 (17% below Hawaii) and median rent is $2,156 a month.

Local data for Hawi, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hawi, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$84,457

Poverty rate

10.1%

Median home value

$693,600

Median rent

$2,156/mo

Homeownership

85.2%

Bachelor's or higher

30.3%

Median age

44.6

Average commute

35.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (140), Portuguese Americans (132), German Americans (127).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hawaii County. PPP loans are for Hawi.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,757

74,168 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,694

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $7,647 per person

PPP loans

$1.8M

59 loans, 267 jobs reported

Hawaii County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Hawi, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.4%
  • Carpooled28.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home6.8%

Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hawi, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: volcanic activity

Storm events since 1996

1,994

Countywide, mostly heavy rain

Flood insurance policies

1,215

1.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 68°F

9.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hawi, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.5%

U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

ZIP codes in Hawi

1 in or overlapping Hawi. Population shown

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Cities near Hawi

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KapaauCensus-designated place2.3 mi6.2
HalaulaCensus-designated place4 mi4.4
PuakoCensus-designated place18 mi3.2
KukuihaeleCensus-designated place19 mi1.7
WaimeaCensus-designated place19 mi39.4
Waikoloa VillageCensus-designated place20 mi15.8
Waikoloa Beach ResortCensus-designated place21 mi7.1
HonokaaCensus-designated place26 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hawi, HI in?
Hawi is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What ZIP codes are in Hawi, HI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hawi include 96719.
What is the population of Hawi, HI?
About 2,070 people live in Hawi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hawi?
Nearby places include Kapaau (2.3 mi), Halaula (4 mi), Puako (18 mi), Kukuihaele (19 mi), Waimea (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023