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ZIP 96749

Part of Keaau, HI
Pop. 19,132·Hawaii County·25th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,342/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$377
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ZIP 96749 · $2,342
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,440
4 BR+
$2,730
Research median
$1,870/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,104/yr
At $2,342/mo median
Location
CityKeaau
StateHI
CountyHawaii County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96749 (Keaau, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,132
Median income
$85,399
Median age
44.9
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
21.1%
13.6%
28.8%
13.2%
23.3%
Under 1821.1%
18–3413.6%
35–5428.8%
55–6413.2%
65+23.3%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
28.1%
14%
19.7%
37%
White28.1%
Black1.2%
Hispanic14%
Asian19.7%
Other37%
Education (25+)
32.5%
35%
25.8%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma32.5%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+25.8%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96749 in Keaau, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,667 → $85,399
up 19.2%
Population
17,738 → 19,132
up 7.9%
Renter share
24.7% → 24.5%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
20% → 25.8%
+5.8 pts
Median age
45.7 → 44.9
-0.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $71,667 to $85,399 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.2% shift. The population has grown by 7.9% since 2021, moving from about 17,738 residents to roughly 19,132. College-educated residents now make up 25.8% of adults here, versus 20% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96749 covers Keaau, HI. The median rent here is $2,342/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($85,399/yr), ZIP 96749 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96749?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96749 (Keaau, HI) is $2,342. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96749 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96749's median rent of $2,342/mo is $377 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96749 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96749 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #25 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,342/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96749?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,342/mo in ZIP 96749. The local median household income is $85,399/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96749?

Rent in ZIP 96749 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 96749 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96749 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,342/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($85,399/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96749 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96749 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of ZIP 96749 households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96749 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96749 compare to the rest of Keaau?

ZIP 96749 is pricier than Keaau as a whole. At $2,342/mo, it's $125 above the Keaau citywide median of $2,217/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96749 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96749 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,342/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 96749's median household income ($85,399/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96749 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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