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Kula, HI

Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96790.

Population

6,791

Land area

34.5sq mi

People per sq mi

197

ZIP codes

1

Kula and its ZIP codes

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Kula at a glance

  • The median household income is $100,433, close to the Hawaii median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,127,700 (34% above Hawaii) and median rent is $2,240 a month.

Local data for Kula, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kula, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$100,433

Poverty rate

12.3%

Median home value

$1,127,700

Median rent

$2,240/mo

Homeownership

66.1%

Bachelor's or higher

40.8%

Median age

47.8

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Portuguese Americans (918), Japanese Americans (449), German Americans (380).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,114

74,407 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,870 per person

Maui County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone62.0%
  • Carpooled8.8%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked8.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
  • Worked from home15.6%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kula, 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

75° / 53°F

23.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kula, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.7%

U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.4%

U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts

ZIP codes in Kula

1 in or overlapping Kula. Population shown

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Cities near Kula

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KeokeaCensus-designated place3.7 mi18.3
PukalaniCensus-designated place4.5 mi3.8
OlindaCensus-designated place5 mi7.5
MakawaoCensus-designated place5.8 mi3.5
HaliimaileCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.4
KiheiCensus-designated place7.1 mi9.4
WaileaCensus-designated place8.4 mi7.4
Haiku-PauwelaCensus-designated place9.7 mi15.8
PaiaCensus-designated place9.7 mi6.1
MaalaeaCensus-designated place10 mi5.2
KahuluiCensus-designated place11 mi14.4
MakenaCensus-designated place11 mi9.5
WaikapuCensus-designated place13 mi11
WailukuCensus-designated place14 mi5.3
Waihee-WaiehuCensus-designated place15 mi4.3
OlowaluCensus-designated place18 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kula, HI in?
Kula is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What ZIP codes are in Kula, HI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Kula include 96790.
What is the population of Kula, HI?
About 6,791 people live in Kula, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kula?
Nearby places include Keokea (3.7 mi), Pukalani (4.5 mi), Olinda (5 mi), Makawao (5.8 mi), Haliimaile (6.8 mi).

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