96708 ZIP Code — Haiku, HI
Maui County, Hawaii
ZIP code 96708 is located in Haiku, Hawaii, within Maui County. It covers approximately 59.54 square miles and serves a population of 11,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.
About ZIP code 96708
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $933,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $94,075. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,511
population
59.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96708 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96708
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96708. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Haiku | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96768 Makawao (3.8 mi)
96779 Paia (8.2 mi)
96713 Hana (12.1 mi)
96732 Kahului (12.3 mi)
96753 Kihei (13.3 mi)
96790 Kula (16.1 mi)
96793 Wailuku (18.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,511 |
| Population density | 193 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 15 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 59.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 8.67 sq mi |
| Latitude | 20.8551 |
| Longitude | -156.2668 |
| 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 | 26.9% | 28.5% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 30.7% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 30.1% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
Demographics & statistics
11,511
Population
193
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$94,075
Median household income
$39,520
Per capita income
$933,200
Median home value
$2,360
Median monthly rent
66.6%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
3,187
Housing units
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
381
Under 5
373
388
5–9
381
398
10–14
390
165
15–19
161
180
20–24
176
914
25–34
896
918
35–44
901
648
45–54
635
445
55–59
436
359
60–64
353
727
65–74
713
166
75–84
163
123
85+
121
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,501 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 9,010 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,013 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.6%
Two or more races
26.6%
Asian
8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,548 | 54.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,188 | 26.6% |
| Asian | 970 | 8.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 666 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 475 | 4% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.9% | 28.5% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 30.7% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.0% | 30.1% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
21.2%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $94,075 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$200k–$300k
4.7%
$300k–$500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
47.6%
$1M+
40.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $933,200 |
| Median rent / month | $2,360 |
| Owner occupied | 66.6% |
| Renter occupied | 33.4% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 88.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.1% |
| Electricity | 16.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| Solar | 4.2% |
| No fuel used | 69.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,199 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 352 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 550 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 930 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,434 | 35.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,476 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.6% | 28.7% |
| Married | 58.4% | 52.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 290 | 13.9% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 8.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,060 | 51.0% |
| High school | 362 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 183 | 8.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
19.0%
Professional & management
14.7%
Education & healthcare
13.0%
Construction
12.7%
Finance & real estate
12.2%
Retail trade
6.7%
Other services
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 25.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 7.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
1.9%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| High cholesterol | 24.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 13.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 73.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 7.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 673 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,757 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 283 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 207 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,466 | 90.9% |
| Born in same state | 10,183 | 88.5% |
| Born in different state | 5,579 | 48.5% |
| Foreign born | 283 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,045 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 494 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,206 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 659 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 190 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 152 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 109 | 0.9% |
| German | 105 | 0.9% |
| English | 46 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96708
What city is ZIP code 96708 in?
ZIP code 96708 is primarily assigned to Haiku, Hawaii.
What county is ZIP code 96708 in?
ZIP code 96708 falls within Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96708?
The median home value in ZIP code 96708 is $933,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 96708?
ZIP code 96708 has an estimated population of 11,511 residents, with a density of 193 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 96708?
The median household income in ZIP code 96708 is $94,075, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 96708 in?
ZIP code 96708 observes the HST timezone.