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Hanapepe, HI
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96716.
Population
2,638
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,824
ZIP codes
1
Hanapepe and its ZIP codes
Hanapepe at a glance
- Hanapepe is about 13 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,000, close to the Hawaii median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $715,700 (15% below Hawaii) and median rent is $2,199 a month.
Local data for Hanapepe, HI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanapepe, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,000
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$715,700
Median rent
$2,199/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (897), Japanese Americans (275), Puerto Ricans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kauai County. PPP loans are for Hanapepe.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +3.0 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
How people get to work
Hanapepe, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanapepe, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanapepe, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.9%
U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Hanapepe
1 in or overlapping Hanapepe. Population shown
Cities near Hanapepe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EleeleCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.8 |
| KaumakaniCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| KalaheoCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Pakala VillageCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.4 |
| LawaiCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.1 |
| WaimeaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| OmaoCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| PoipuCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.6 |
| KoloaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| KekahaCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1 |
| PuhiCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| LihueCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| HanamauluCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Wailua HomesteadsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| WailuaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| KapaaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanapepe, HI in?
- Hanapepe is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
- What ZIP codes are in Hanapepe, HI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hanapepe include 96716.
- What is the population of Hanapepe, HI?
- About 2,638 people live in Hanapepe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanapepe?
- Nearby places include Eleele (0.7 mi), Kaumakani (2.6 mi), Kalaheo (3.9 mi), Pakala Village (4.2 mi), Lawai (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023