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Keaau, HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96749.

Population

1,436

Land area

6.3sq mi

People per sq mi

227

ZIP codes

1

Keaau and its ZIP codes

Full map

Keaau at a glance

  • The median household income is $85,000, 15% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $332,900 (60% below Hawaii) and median rent is $827 a month.

Local data for Keaau, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Keaau, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,000

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$332,900

Median rent

$827/mo

Homeownership

60.9%

Bachelor's or higher

17.3%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

29.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (435), Portuguese Americans (190), Japanese Americans (170).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

Hawaii County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone72.0%
  • Carpooled19.8%
  • Public transit1.8%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Keaau, 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

79° / 61°F

151.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Keaau, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.6%

U.S. 33.3% -10.7 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

ZIP codes in Keaau

1 in or overlapping Keaau. Population shown

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Cities near Keaau

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KurtistownCensus-designated place3.3 mi7.2
Orchidlands EstatesCensus-designated place4.8 mi9.7
HiloCensus-designated place5.2 mi53.6
Hawaiian Paradise ParkCensus-designated place5.7 mi15.3
Hawaiian AcresCensus-designated place6.1 mi19.4
Tiki GardensCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.7
AinaloaCensus-designated place7.8 mi2
Fern AcresCensus-designated place8.3 mi6.8
WainakuCensus-designated place9.1 mi1.3
Hawaiian BeachesCensus-designated place9.6 mi15.2
Eden RocCensus-designated place9.6 mi6.4
Mountain ViewCensus-designated place9.9 mi54.9
PaukaaCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
PahoaCensus-designated place11 mi2.2
Fern ForestCensus-designated place12 mi12.5
PapaikouCensus-designated place12 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Keaau, HI in?
Keaau is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What ZIP codes are in Keaau, HI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Keaau include 96749.
What is the population of Keaau, HI?
About 1,436 people live in Keaau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Keaau?
Nearby places include Kurtistown (3.3 mi), Orchidlands Estates (4.8 mi), Hilo (5.2 mi), Hawaiian Paradise Park (5.7 mi), Hawaiian Acres (6.1 mi).

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

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