96779 ZIP Code, Paia, HI
96779 is a ZIP code in Paia, Hawaii in Maui County. It covers 12 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96732, 96768 and 96793. 2,780 people live here in 966 households. With about 239 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $98,929, close to the Hawaii median of $100,389.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Paia, HI
- County: Maui County
- Land area: 12 sq mi
- Population: 2,780
- Median household income: $98,929
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,780 |
| Households | 966 |
| Median household income | $98,929 |
| Income per person | $47,493 |
| Median age | 37.6 |
| Homeowners | 60.8% |
| Median home value | $1,090,600 |
| Median rent | $2,395 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% |
| Broadband internet | 94.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 3.5% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 16.4% |
| $100–150K | 21.7% |
| $150–200K | 9.5% |
| $200K+ | 18.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.1% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 22.3% |
| 45–54 | 15.9% |
| 55–64 | 7.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 2.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.8% |
| Owned outright | 20.3% |
| Rented | 31.1% |
| Vacant | 20.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.5% |
| Townhome | 3.7% |
| 2–4 units | 15.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 1.7% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 96779
143 business establishments with 1,233 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 28
- Accommodation and Food Services: 25
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 13
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
- Construction: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96732 — Kahului CDP, HI (5.4 mi)
- 96768 — Olinda CDP, HI (7.9 mi)
- 96793 — Waikapu CDP, HI (9.4 mi)
- 96708 — Haiku-Pauwela CDP, HI (10 mi)
- 96753 — Kihei CDP, HI (13.1 mi)
- 96790 — Kula CDP, HI (14.9 mi)
- 96761 — Lahaina CDP, HI (15 mi)
- 96713 — Hana CDP, HI (21.6 mi)
Areas that include 96779
- Paia, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Maui County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 12: highest median home value in Maui County
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Maui County
- No. 1 of 12: lowest median age in Maui County
- No. 4 of 12: fastest population growth in Maui County
Mail every home in 96779
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96779, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96779 in?
- 96779 is a Paia, HI mailing address. By land area, 53% lies inside Paia and 5% lies inside Kahului; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96779 in?
- 96779 is in Maui County.
- What is the population of 96779?
- About 2,780 people (±559), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,992.
- What is the median household income in 96779?
- $98,929 (±$20,524), 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 96779?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96779 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96779?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96732 (5.4 mi, Kahului), 96768 (7.9 mi, Olinda), 96793 (9.4 mi, Waikapu), 96708 (10 mi, Haiku-Pauwela), 96753 (13.1 mi, Kihei) and 96790 (14.9 mi, Kula).
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