Kealakekua
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Kealakekua is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 2,307 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,427 ft (435 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Captain Cook, 2.3 miles SE.
- 2,307residents (2020 Census)
- 1,427 ftelevation · 435 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.9 km²
- 231 / sq mipopulation density
- 96750ZIP code
About Kealakekua
Kealakekua is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kealakekua had a population of 2,307.
It was the subject of the 1933 popular song "My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii" by Bill Cogswell, Tommy Harrison and Johnny Noble, which became a Hawaiian music standard.
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Living in Kealakekua
- Median household income
- $102,772
- Median home value
- $643,600
- Median rent
- $965/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Kealakekua had 2,307 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,307 |
|---|---|
| Density | 231 per sq mi (89 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kealakekua at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,307 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.00 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.5287° N, 155.9111° W |
| ZIP code | 96750 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1533950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kealakekua
- Captain Cook2.3 mi SE
- Honalo3.7 mi N
- Kahaluu-Keauhou4.3 mi NW
- Honaunau-Napoopoo6.6 mi SE
- Holualoa9.7 mi N
- Kailua9.8 mi NW
- Kaloko14.1 mi N
- Kaiminani16.8 mi N
- Waikoloa Beach Resort27.9 mi N
- Waikoloa Village29.5 mi N
- Puako30.0 mi N
- Hawaiian Ocean View31.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kealakekua
What county is Kealakekua in?
Kealakekua is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kealakekua, HI?
2,307 people lived in Kealakekua at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kealakekua, HI?
The ZIP code of Kealakekua is 96750.
What is the elevation of Kealakekua?
1,427 feet (435 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kealakekua?
Captain Cook (2.3 mi), Honalo (3.7 mi), Kahaluu-Keauhou (4.3 mi), Honaunau-Napoopoo (6.6 mi), Holualoa (9.7 mi).
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