96729 ZIP Code — Hoolehua, HI

Maui County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96729 is located in Hoolehua, Hawaii, within Maui County. It covers approximately 37.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96729

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,111) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 96729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,436
population
37.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96729 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96729

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City Status
Hoolehua Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,436
Population density 38 / sq mi
State FIPS 15
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 37.69 sq mi
Water area 10.10 sq mi
Latitude 21.1448
Longitude -157.1239
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 60.7% 28.5% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 22.8% 30.7% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 15.4% 30.1% 29.9%
Over $200k 1.1% 10.7% 11.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,436
Population
38
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$46,111
Median household income
$23,250
Per capita income
$190,200
Median home value
$858
Median monthly rent
83.2%
Home ownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
385
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
43
71
5–9
67
43
10–14
41
45
15–19
43
64
20–24
61
65
25–34
61
74
35–44
71
97
45–54
93
51
55–59
48
40
60–64
38
107
65–74
102
30
75–84
29
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1837225.9%
18 and over1,06474.1%
65 and over27419.1%
Median age38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 70.4%
Two or more races 22.5%
White 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
Other race 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1,03070.4%
Two or more races32922.5%
White483.3%
Hispanic or Latino281.9%
Asian171.2%
Other race80.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.7% 28.5% 29.0%
$50k – $100k 22.8% 30.7% 29.8%
$100k – $200k 15.4% 30.1% 29.9%
Over $200k 1.1% 10.7% 11.3%
Under $10k 9.3%
$10k–$15k 10.2%
$15k–$25k 7.8%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 19.0%
$50k–$75k 14.4%
$75k–$100k 10.0%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
$200k+ 5.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.3%
$10k–$15k10.2%
$15k–$25k7.8%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k19.0%
$50k–$75k14.4%
$75k–$100k10.0%
$100k–$150k13.2%
$150k–$200k4.4%
$200k+5.4%
Median income$46,111

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%
$50k–$100k 14.4%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 11.7%
$200k–$300k 28.7%
$300k–$500k 15.2%
$500k–$1M 3.2%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$190,200
Median rent / month$858
Owner occupied83.2%
Renter occupied16.8%
Vacant9.7%
Single-family detached88.1%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes2.9%
Median rooms4.6
Avg household size (owned)3.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.5%
2000–200919.2%
1990–199918.7%
1980–19896.8%
1970–197922.9%
1960–196910.4%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier5.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.7%
1 bedroom8.1%
2 bedrooms17.2%
3 bedrooms38.3%
4 bedrooms26.4%
5+ bedrooms4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.2%
1 vehicle24.9%
2 vehicles41.5%
3 or more30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity15.1%
Propane / LP gas2.7%
Solar3.4%
No fuel used77.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22655.1%
Cohabiting couple61.5%
Male householder, no spouse7117.3%
Female householder, no spouse10726.1%
Households with children under 1816039.0%
Households with seniors (65+)16841.0%
Average household size3.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.0%30.2%
Married46.2%55.4%
Separated0.0%5.3%
Widowed3.2%5.8%
Divorced5.6%3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 42.4%
Some college, no degree 25.1%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 9.5%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.6%
Bachelor's or higher16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool319.3%
Kindergarten30.9%
Elementary school16349.1%
High school9729.2%
College / grad school3811.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%
Public administration 14.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%
Retail trade 10.9%
Other services 8.2%
Transportation & utilities 7.0%
Agriculture & mining 4.2%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Professional & management 4.2%
Construction 3.0%
Manufacturing 0.8%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.0%
Service24.3%
Sales & office22.1%
Natural resources & construction6.0%
Production & transportation13.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.2%
Government28.8%
Self-employed6.0%
Unpaid family workers1.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.1%
Carpool5.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.9%
Work from home17.3%
Other means5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)15.9

Poverty

All people 21.1%
Under 18 years 19.7%
18 and over 21.6%
Married-couple families 15.9%
Female-led households 44.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.4%
Retirement income22.2%
Supplemental Security19.5%
Cash public assistance5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP38.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure31.5%
High cholesterol26.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma13.1%
Arthritis25.2%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease7.4%
Cancer5.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.9%
Binge drinking18.7%
No physical activity20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep41.5%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health19.3%
Poor mental health16.0%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.4%
Visited dentist58.6%
Cholesterol screening84.0%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans949.0%
Disability%
Any disability17.3%
Under 182.2%
18–64 years17.8%
65 and over36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance46.4%
Public insurance63.2%
No insurance1.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,34793.8%
Spanish322.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages322.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,43199.7%
Born in same state1,42599.2%
Born in different state1,29490.1%
Foreign born60.4%
Naturalized citizen50.3%
Not a US citizen5100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian90.6%
AncestryCount%
French30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.6%
Internet access85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96729

What city is ZIP code 96729 in?

ZIP code 96729 is primarily assigned to Hoolehua, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96729 in?

ZIP code 96729 falls within Maui County, Hawaii.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96729?

21% of residents in ZIP code 96729 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96729 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 96729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 96729 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 96729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96729?

The median household income in ZIP code 96729 is $46,111, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96729 in?

ZIP code 96729 observes the HST timezone.

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