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Paia, HI

Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96779.

Population

2,512

Land area

6.1sq mi

People per sq mi

410

ZIP codes

1

Paia and its ZIP codes

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Paia at a glance

  • Paia is 82% denser than Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $100,559, close to the Hawaii median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,003,400 (20% above Hawaii) and median rent is $2,384 a month.

Local data for Paia, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Paia, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$100,559

Poverty rate

17.1%

Median home value

$1,003,400

Median rent

$2,384/mo

Homeownership

59.4%

Bachelor's or higher

39.9%

Median age

37.8

Average commute

30.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (261), German Americans (230), Mexican Americans (125).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,114

74,407 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,870 per person

PPP loans

$14.6M

232 loans, 1,579 jobs reported

Maui County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone66.5%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle1.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home23.9%

Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Paia, 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

89° / 64°F

16.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Paia, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.5%

U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

ZIP codes in Paia

1 in or overlapping Paia. Population shown

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Cities near Paia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HaliimaileCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.4
Haiku-PauwelaCensus-designated place3.9 mi15.8
MakawaoCensus-designated place4.9 mi3.5
PukalaniCensus-designated place5.3 mi3.8
KahuluiCensus-designated place6.3 mi14.4
OlindaCensus-designated place7 mi7.5
WailukuCensus-designated place8.8 mi5.3
Waihee-WaiehuCensus-designated place8.9 mi4.3
KulaCensus-designated place9.7 mi34.5
MaalaeaCensus-designated place11 mi5.2
WaikapuCensus-designated place11 mi11
KiheiCensus-designated place11 mi9.4
KeokeaCensus-designated place13 mi18.3
WaileaCensus-designated place16 mi7.4
OlowaluCensus-designated place17 mi2.9
LauniupokoCensus-designated place18 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Paia, HI in?
Paia is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What ZIP codes are in Paia, HI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Paia include 96779.
What is the population of Paia, HI?
About 2,512 people live in Paia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Paia?
Nearby places include Haliimaile (3.4 mi), Haiku-Pauwela (3.9 mi), Makawao (4.9 mi), Pukalani (5.3 mi), Kahului (6.3 mi).

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

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