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Volcano, HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96785.

Population

746

Land area

26.7sq mi

People per sq mi

28

ZIP codes

1

Volcano and its ZIP codes

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Volcano at a glance

  • Volcano is 88% less dense than Hawaii as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $74,609 a year, 26% less than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $574,500 (32% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,786 a month.

Local data for Volcano, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Volcano, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,609

Poverty rate

15.3%

Median home value

$574,500

Median rent

$1,786/mo

Homeownership

91.5%

Bachelor's or higher

50.4%

Median age

59.9

Average commute

43.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (85), German Americans (61), Portuguese Americans (55).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, +0.9 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

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

  • Drove alone41.2%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit5.8%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home38.4%

Average one-way commute: 43.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Volcano, 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

73° / 49°F

96.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Volcano, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.9%

U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts

Diabetes

15.6%

U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts

Smoking

16.2%

U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

ZIP codes in Volcano

1 in or overlapping Volcano. Population shown

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Cities near Volcano

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Volcano Golf CourseCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.9
Mauna Loa EstatesCensus-designated place6 mi1.8
Royal Hawaiian EstatesCensus-designated place7.5 mi2.9
Mountain ViewCensus-designated place8.5 mi54.9
Fern ForestCensus-designated place11 mi12.5
Eden RocCensus-designated place12 mi6.4
Fern AcresCensus-designated place14 mi6.8
KurtistownCensus-designated place15 mi7.2
Hawaiian AcresCensus-designated place15 mi19.4
HiloCensus-designated place18 mi53.6
KeaauCensus-designated place18 mi6.3
Orchidlands EstatesCensus-designated place18 mi9.7
Tiki GardensCensus-designated place19 mi1.7
AinaloaCensus-designated place19 mi2
WainakuCensus-designated place21 mi1.3
Hawaiian Paradise ParkCensus-designated place21 mi15.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Volcano, HI in?
Volcano is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What ZIP codes are in Volcano, HI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Volcano include 96785.
What is the population of Volcano, HI?
About 746 people live in Volcano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Volcano?
Nearby places include Volcano Golf Course (3.3 mi), Mauna Loa Estates (6 mi), Royal Hawaiian Estates (7.5 mi), Mountain View (8.5 mi), Fern Forest (11 mi).

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