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ZIP Code 96779
Paia, HI, Maui County
Population
2,780
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
239
City
Paia
ZIP 96779 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 96779 at a glance
- The median household income is $98,929, close to the Hawaii median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,090,600 (30% above Hawaii) and median rent is $2,395 a month.
Local data for ZIP 96779
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 96779, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,929
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$1,090,600
Prices +24.5% in a year
Median rent
$2,395/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
42.4%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
30.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
143
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,233
$52.1M annual payroll
PPP loans
$14.6M
232 loans
Campaign donations
$92.6K
4% D, 43% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 96779, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 96779, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 96779?
- ZIP code 96779 is in Paia, HI (Maui County).
- What county is ZIP code 96779 in?
- ZIP code 96779 is mostly in Maui County, Hawaii.
- How many people live in ZIP code 96779?
- About 2,780 people live in the 96779 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.