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Kihei, HI

Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96753.

Population

21,567

Land area

9.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,303

ZIP codes

1

Kihei and its ZIP codes

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Kihei at a glance

  • Kihei is about 10 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 13th among 163 cities and towns in Hawaii.
  • The median household income is $87,772, 13% below the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $919,900 (10% above Hawaii) and median rent is $2,045 a month.

Local data for Kihei, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kihei, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$87,772

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$919,900

Median rent

$2,045/mo

Homeownership

59.3%

Bachelor's or higher

31.4%

Median age

43.1

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (3,471), German Americans (1,873), Mexican Americans (1,857).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maui County. PPP loans are for Kihei.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,114

74,407 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$1.13B

FY 2026, $6,870 per person

Maui County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone69.8%
  • Carpooled12.2%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home13.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kihei, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: volcanic activity

Storm events since 1996

2,472

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

2,033

4.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

74° / 51°F

31.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kihei, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.5%

U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

ZIP codes in Kihei

1 in or overlapping Kihei. Population shown

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Cities near Kihei

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MaalaeaCensus-designated place4 mi5.2
WaileaCensus-designated place5.5 mi7.4
KeokeaCensus-designated place5.9 mi18.3
KulaCensus-designated place7.1 mi34.5
WaikapuCensus-designated place7.2 mi11
KahuluiCensus-designated place7.8 mi14.4
PukalaniCensus-designated place8.2 mi3.8
MakenaCensus-designated place9.1 mi9.5
WailukuCensus-designated place9.5 mi5.3
HaliimaileCensus-designated place10 mi3.4
MakawaoCensus-designated place10 mi3.5
OlindaCensus-designated place11 mi7.5
PaiaCensus-designated place11 mi6.1
Waihee-WaiehuCensus-designated place11 mi4.3
OlowaluCensus-designated place12 mi2.9
Haiku-PauwelaCensus-designated place13 mi15.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kihei, HI in?
Kihei is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What ZIP codes are in Kihei, HI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Kihei include 96753.
What is the population of Kihei, HI?
About 21,567 people live in Kihei, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kihei?
Nearby places include Maalaea (4 mi), Wailea (5.5 mi), Keokea (5.9 mi), Kula (7.1 mi), Waikapu (7.2 mi).

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