96779 ZIP Code — Paia, HI
Maui County, Hawaii
ZIP code 96779 is located in Paia, Hawaii, within Maui County. It covers approximately 11.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,489 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.
About ZIP code 96779
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 $938,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $107,083.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,489
population
11.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96779 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96779
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Paia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96732 Kahului (5.1 mi)
96768 Makawao (5.5 mi)
96708 Haiku (8.2 mi)
96793 Wailuku (10.5 mi)
96753 Kihei (11.8 mi)
96761 Lahaina (15.2 mi)
96790 Kula (16.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,489 |
| Population density | 214 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 15 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.81 sq mi |
| Latitude | 20.9029 |
| Longitude | -156.3827 |
| 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 | 23.1% | 28.5% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.2% | 30.7% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.5% | 30.1% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 18.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
Demographics & statistics
2,489
Population
214
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$107,083
Median household income
$47,908
Per capita income
$938,200
Median home value
$2,414
Median monthly rent
65.7%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
Unemployment
892
Housing units
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
54
Under 5
48
57
5–9
50
32
10–14
29
96
15–19
85
90
20–24
79
124
25–34
109
258
35–44
229
208
45–54
183
82
55–59
73
90
60–64
79
177
65–74
156
34
75–84
31
19
85+
17
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 385 | 15.5% |
| 18 and over | 2,104 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 434 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Two or more races
19.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
18.1%
Asian
14.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,097 | 42% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 19.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 473 | 18.1% |
| Asian | 370 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 123 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 32 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.1% | 28.5% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.2% | 30.7% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.5% | 30.1% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 18.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
1.6%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
17.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 17.7% |
| Median income | $107,083 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
53.0%
$1M+
42.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $938,200 |
| Median rent / month | $2,414 |
| Owner occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter occupied | 34.3% |
| Vacant | 23.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% |
| Electricity | 22.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Solar | 7.5% |
| No fuel used | 67.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 441 | 47.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 89 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 287 | 31.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 107 | 11.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 307 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 274 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.9% | 32.6% |
| Married | 45.7% | 55.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 6.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
28.9%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 163 | 47.4% |
| High school | 141 | 41.0% |
| College / grad school | 40 | 11.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.6%
Finance & real estate
12.8%
Retail trade
10.9%
Construction
8.4%
Professional & management
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Other services
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 27.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 8.3% |
| Self-employed | 13.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.4% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 22.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
1.0%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.8% |
| High blood pressure | 24.2% |
| High cholesterol | 24.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 16.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 115 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 4.6% |
| 65 and over | 9.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,387 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 56 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 40 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,100 | 84.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,056 | 82.6% |
| Born in different state | 1,292 | 51.9% |
| Foreign born | 44 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 389 | 15.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 228 | 58.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 160 | 6.4% |
| French | 134 | 5.4% |
| Dutch | 110 | 4.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 107 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.4% |
| English | 6 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96779
What city is ZIP code 96779 in?
ZIP code 96779 is primarily assigned to Paia, Hawaii.
What county is ZIP code 96779 in?
ZIP code 96779 falls within Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96779?
The median home value in ZIP code 96779 is $938,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 96779?
The median household income in ZIP code 96779 is $107,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 96779?
ZIP code 96779 has an estimated population of 2,489 residents, with a density of 214 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 96779 in?
ZIP code 96779 observes the HST timezone.