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Eleele, HI

Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96705.

Population

2,522

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

3,280

ZIP codes

1

Eleele and its ZIP codes

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Eleele at a glance

  • Eleele is about 15 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $118,438 a year, 18% more than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $777,200 (7% below Hawaii) and median rent is $1,244 a month.

Local data for Eleele, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Eleele, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$118,438

Poverty rate

6.1%

Median home value

$777,200

Median rent

$1,244/mo

Homeownership

72.0%

Bachelor's or higher

17.8%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

24.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (1,009), Portuguese Americans (225), Puerto Ricans (155).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kauai County. PPP loans are for Eleele.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,998

33,298 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,170

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$546M

FY 2026, $7,443 per person

Kauai County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone85.9%
  • Carpooled12.5%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Eleele, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

2,714

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

1,647

7.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 64°F

23.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Eleele, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

19.9%

U.S. 33.3% -13.4 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

ZIP codes in Eleele

1 in or overlapping Eleele. Population shown

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Cities near Eleele

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HanapepeCensus-designated place0.7 mi0.9
KaumakaniCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.9
KalaheoCensus-designated place3.7 mi3.5
Pakala VillageCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.4
LawaiCensus-designated place5.1 mi4.1
OmaoCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.3
WaimeaCensus-designated place6.8 mi1.9
PoipuCensus-designated place7.5 mi2.6
KoloaCensus-designated place7.8 mi1.3
KekahaCensus-designated place9.5 mi1
PuhiCensus-designated place13 mi0.9
LihueCensus-designated place15 mi7.5
HanamauluCensus-designated place16 mi1.3
Wailua HomesteadsCensus-designated place17 mi7.3
WailuaCensus-designated place18 mi1.5
KapaaCensus-designated place19 mi10

Frequently asked questions

What county is Eleele, HI in?
Eleele is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What ZIP codes are in Eleele, HI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Eleele include 96705.
What is the population of Eleele, HI?
About 2,522 people live in Eleele, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Eleele?
Nearby places include Hanapepe (0.7 mi), Kaumakani (2.9 mi), Kalaheo (3.7 mi), Pakala Village (4.7 mi), Lawai (5.1 mi).

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