96749 ZIP Code, Keaau, HI
96749 is a ZIP code in Keaau, Hawaii in Hawaii County. It covers 60 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96760, 96771 and 96778. 19,132 people live here in 6,992 households. With about 320 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $85,399, below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Keaau, HI
- County: Hawaii County
- Land area: 60 sq mi
- Population: 19,132
- Median household income: $85,399
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,132 |
| Households | 6,992 |
| Median household income | $85,399 |
| Income per person | $37,362 |
| Median age | 44.9 |
| Homeowners | 75.5% |
| Median home value | $442,200 |
| Median rent | $1,290 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% |
| Broadband internet | 92.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 22.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.8% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.1% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 5.4% |
| $200K+ | 12.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.0% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 7.2% |
| 35–44 | 15.6% |
| 45–54 | 13.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 16.1% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.9% |
| Owned outright | 24.6% |
| Rented | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.9% |
| Townhome | 5.7% |
| 2–4 units | 1.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 96749
192 business establishments with 1,797 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 33
- Retail Trade: 22
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 18
- Wholesale Trade: 16
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 14
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96760 — Hawaiian Acres CDP, HI (6.4 mi)
- 96771 — Mountain View CDP, HI (14 mi)
- 96778 — Hawaiian Beaches CDP, HI (14.8 mi)
- 96720 — Hilo CDP, HI (16 mi)
- 96783 — Pepeekeo CDP, HI (17.1 mi)
- 96785 — Volcano CDP, HI (18.5 mi)
- 96781 — Papaikou CDP, HI (18.7 mi)
- 96728 — Honomu CDP, HI (18.9 mi)
Areas that include 96749
- Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kurtistown, HI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Orchidlands Estates, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Keaau, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hawaii County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96749, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96749 in?
- 96749 is a Keaau, HI mailing address. By land area, 26% lies inside Hawaiian Paradise Park, 16% lies inside Orchidlands Estates, 11% lies inside Keaau and 1% lies inside Kurtistown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96749 in?
- 96749 is in Hawaii County.
- What is the population of 96749?
- About 19,132 people (±1,778), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 20,503.
- What is the median household income in 96749?
- $85,399 (±$16,785), compared with $100,389 for Hawaii as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 96749?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96749 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96749?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96760 (6.4 mi, Hawaiian Acres), 96771 (14 mi, Mountain View), 96778 (14.8 mi, Hawaiian Beaches), 96720 (16 mi, Hilo), 96783 (17.1 mi, Pepeekeo) and 96785 (18.5 mi, Volcano).
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