96769 ZIP Code — Makaweli, HI

Kauai County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96769 is located in Makaweli, Hawaii, within Kauai County. It covers approximately 18.15 square miles and serves a population of 309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96769

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 96769 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

309
population
18.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96769 ZIP code map
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City Status
Makaweli Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 309
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 15
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 18.15 sq mi
Water area 1.74 sq mi
Latitude 21.9030
Longitude -160.1040
Timezone Hawaii (HT) — no DST
Area code 808
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.6% 31.4% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 18.1% 28.1% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 17.3% 31.7% 29.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 8.7% 11.3%

Demographics & statistics

309
Population
17
People per sq mi
27.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$17,187
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$725
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
35
Housing units
2.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
Under 5
28
27
5–9
32
7
10–14
8
10
20–24
13
23
25–34
29
2
35–44
2
9
45–54
11
8
55–59
10
3
60–64
3
6
65–74
7
4
75–84
6
17
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812540.5%
18 and over18459.5%
65 and over6119.7%
Median age27.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 40.5%
Asian 38.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 15.4%
White 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Other race 0.6%
GroupCount%
Two or more races12640.5%
Asian12138.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4815.4%
White123.9%
Hispanic or Latino20.6%
Other race20.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.6% 31.4% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 18.1% 28.1% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 17.3% 31.7% 29.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 8.7% 11.3%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 16.3%
$15k–$25k 13.8%
$25k–$35k 20.0%
$50k–$75k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 13.8%
$150k–$200k 15.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k16.3%
$15k–$25k13.8%
$25k–$35k20.0%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$100k–$150k13.8%
$150k–$200k15.0%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$725
Owner occupied0.0%
Renter occupied100.0%
Vacant30.4%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)0.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19994.3%
1980–19892.6%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier87.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms8.7%
3 bedrooms61.7%
4 bedrooms25.2%
5+ bedrooms4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle21.3%
1 vehicle15.0%
2 vehicles27.5%
3 or more36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Solar2.5%
No fuel used97.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3341.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse810.0%
Female householder, no spouse3948.8%
Households with children under 183645.0%
Households with seniors (65+)5062.5%
Average household size3.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married11.5%33.3%
Married54.1%31.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.6%31.7%
Divorced27.9%3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 67.1%
Some college, no degree 7.5%
Associate's degree 5.6%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.6%
Bachelor's or higher2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2726.7%
Kindergarten2423.8%
Elementary school4847.5%
High school22.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.5%
Education & healthcare 20.0%
Finance & real estate 16.9%
Public administration 15.4%
Professional & management 9.2%
Manufacturing 6.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.6%
Construction 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.2%
Service18.5%
Sales & office10.8%
Natural resources & construction24.6%
Production & transportation20.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.5%
Government21.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.0%
Carpool19.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.9

Poverty

All people 12.3%
Under 18 years 13.6%
18 and over 11.4%
Married-couple families 18.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security62.5%
Retirement income30.0%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance17.5%
Food stamps / SNAP60.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity25.7%
High blood pressure30.6%
High cholesterol25.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis21.4%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease5.1%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.1%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.3%
Depression14.3%
Fair or poor health15.0%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health8.8%
No health insurance13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist67.2%
Cholesterol screening84.6%
Teeth loss9.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans189.8%
Disability%
Any disability12.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.7%
65 and over52.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance31.1%
Public insurance81.9%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only25883.5%
Spanish124.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages124.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)29294.5%
Born in same state29294.5%
Born in different state28090.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen175.5%
Not a US citizen17100.0%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access25.9%
Internet access66.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96769

What city is ZIP code 96769 in?

ZIP code 96769 is primarily assigned to Makaweli, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96769 in?

ZIP code 96769 falls within Kauai County, Hawaii.

Is ZIP code 96769 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 96769 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 96769 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 96769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96769?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 96769 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 96769 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96769 in?

ZIP code 96769 observes the HST timezone.

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