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Heeia, HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Population

5,144

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,607

ZIP codes

0

Heeia and its ZIP codes

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Heeia at a glance

  • Heeia is about 7.1 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $176,250 a year, 76% more than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,200,200 (43% above Hawaii) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.

Local data for Heeia, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Heeia, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$176,250

Poverty rate

3.3%

Median home value

$1,200,200

Median rent

$3,500+/mo

Homeownership

93.6%

Bachelor's or higher

54.0%

Median age

44.3

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Japanese Americans (1,065), Filipino Americans (356), German Americans (312).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Honolulu County. PPP loans are for Heeia.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,144

455,202 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,681

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.5B

FY 2026, $10,325 per person

Honolulu County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.6%
  • Carpooled13.8%
  • Public transit2.5%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home10.8%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Heeia, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

2,733

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

6,934

4.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 66°F

50.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Heeia, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.1%

U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

7.8%

U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.7%

U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts

Cities near Heeia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AhuimanuCensus-designated place1.8 mi2.7
KaneoheCensus-designated place2 mi6.5
KahaluuCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.5
Kaneohe BaseCensus-designated place4.4 mi4.4
MaunawiliCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.8
Waiahole-WaikaneCensus-designated place5.8 mi6.8
KailuaCensus-designated place6.1 mi7.8
HonoluluCensus-designated place6.5 mi60.6
AieaCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.7
HalawaCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.4
WaimaluCensus-designated place7.8 mi1.8
WaimanaloCensus-designated place7.9 mi4.4
Pearl CityCensus-designated place8.9 mi9.1
KaaawaCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.8
Waimanalo BeachCensus-designated place9.8 mi2
Hickam HousingCensus-designated place10 mi4.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Heeia, HI in?
Heeia is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Heeia, HI?
About 5,144 people live in Heeia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Heeia?
Nearby places include Ahuimanu (1.8 mi), Kaneohe (2 mi), Kahaluu (3.4 mi), Kaneohe Base (4.4 mi), Maunawili (4.9 mi).

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