96770 ZIP Code — Maunaloa, HI

Maui County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96770 is located in Maunaloa, Hawaii, within Maui County. It covers approximately 72.51 square miles and serves a population of 465 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96770

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $52,656. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 96770 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

465

population

72.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96770 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96770

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96770. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maunaloa	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	465
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	72.51 sq mi
Water area	12.89 sq mi
Latitude	21.1538
Longitude	-157.2065
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	69.5%	28.5%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	30.7%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	30.1%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.7%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

465

Population

People per sq mi

57.6

Median age

$52,656

Median household income

$26,451

Per capita income

$243,900

Median home value

$971

Median monthly rent

51.9%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

612

Housing units

50.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	19.1%
18 and over	376	80.9%
65 and over	137	29.5%
Median age	57.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 32.9%

White 31.8%

Two or more races 29.5%

Asian 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	155	32.9%
White	150	31.8%
Two or more races	139	29.5%
Asian	14	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.5%	28.5%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	30.7%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	30.1%	29.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.7%	11.3%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 38.6%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	38.6%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$52,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 43.8%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 24.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,900
Median rent / month	$971
Owner occupied	51.9%
Renter occupied	48.1%
Vacant	67.8%
Single-family detached	27.1%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	22.8%
1970–1979	47.7%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	47.8%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	13.5%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	54.1%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
No fuel used	85.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	86	36.9%
Female householder, no spouse	48	20.6%
Households with children under 18	32	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	35.2%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	29.4%
Married	53.5%	50.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.9%
Widowed	1.5%	1.7%
Divorced	8.5%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 11.7%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.5%

Graduate / professional 20.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	50.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	10.2%
Kindergarten	4	3.4%
Elementary school	31	26.3%
High school	13	11.0%
College / grad school	58	49.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.8%

Professional & management 18.5%

Construction 7.4%

Retail trade 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Information 3.1%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.9%
Government	48.1%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.1%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.7

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 38.2%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	26.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.5%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	30.5%
65 and over	54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.2%
Public insurance	79.4%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	436	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	440	94.6%
Born in same state	440	94.6%
Born in different state	304	65.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	5.4%
Not a US citizen	8	32.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.1%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96770

What city is ZIP code 96770 in?

ZIP code 96770 is primarily assigned to Maunaloa, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96770 in?

ZIP code 96770 falls within Maui County, Hawaii.

Does ZIP code 96770 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 96770 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96770 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 96770 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96770?

21% of residents in ZIP code 96770 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96770?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 96770 in?

ZIP code 96770 observes the HST timezone.