96793 ZIP Code — Wailuku, HI
Maui County, Hawaii
ZIP code 96793 is located in Wailuku, Hawaii, within Maui County. It covers approximately 76.10 square miles and serves a population of 33,414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.
About ZIP code 96793
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $708,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $107,101. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,414
population
76.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96793 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96793
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96793. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wailuku | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96761 Lahaina (4.8 mi)
96732 Kahului (6 mi)
96779 Paia (10.5 mi)
96753 Kihei (13.5 mi)
96768 Makawao (14.8 mi)
96790 Kula (18.2 mi)
96708 Haiku (18.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,414 |
| Population density | 439 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 15 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 76.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 20.9030 |
| Longitude | -156.5449 |
| 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 | 28.3% | 28.5% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 30.7% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.7% | 30.1% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
Demographics & statistics
33,414
Population
439
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$107,101
Median household income
$37,358
Per capita income
$708,100
Median home value
$1,667
Median monthly rent
73.9%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
8,693
Housing units
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,122
Under 5
1,075
1,287
5–9
1,232
1,338
10–14
1,281
1,197
15–19
1,146
796
20–24
763
1,924
25–34
1,842
2,288
35–44
2,192
2,243
45–54
2,148
1,127
55–59
1,080
1,001
60–64
958
1,633
65–74
1,565
753
75–84
722
358
85+
343
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,722 | 26.1% |
| 18 and over | 24,692 | 73.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,374 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
31.9%
Two or more races
30.1%
White
16.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
14%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11,119 | 31.9% |
| Two or more races | 10,495 | 30.1% |
| White | 5,831 | 16.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4,878 | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,470 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 513 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 467 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.3% | 28.5% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 30.7% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.7% | 30.1% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k+
13.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.6% |
| $200k+ | 13.7% |
| Median income | $107,101 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
3.9%
$300k–$500k
14.9%
$500k–$1M
63.0%
$1M+
12.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $708,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,667 |
| Owner occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter occupied | 26.1% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 65.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% |
| Electricity | 45.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 6.0% |
| No fuel used | 44.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,282 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 752 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,468 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,397 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,766 | 38.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,731 | 37.7% |
| Average household size | 3.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.0% | 31.4% |
| Married | 47.3% | 48.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 452 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 688 | 8.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,500 | 45.4% |
| High school | 1,834 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,242 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.8%
Retail trade
13.4%
Professional & management
12.4%
Construction
9.1%
Public administration
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Manufacturing
1.9%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 21.9% |
| Sales & office | 27.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 13.7% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
13.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.4% |
| Retirement income | 32.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.7% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 25.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 16.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 14.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,483 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,217 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 2,386 | 7.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 152 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2,208 | 7.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,031 | 86.9% |
| Born in same state | 28,369 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 21,120 | 63.2% |
| Foreign born | 662 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,383 | 13.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,698 | 61.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,455 | 4.4% |
| French | 1,080 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 179 | 0.5% |
| English | 105 | 0.3% |
| Arab | 64 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 48 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0.1% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.6% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96793
What city is ZIP code 96793 in?
ZIP code 96793 is primarily assigned to Wailuku, Hawaii.
What county is ZIP code 96793 in?
ZIP code 96793 falls within Maui County, Hawaii.
Does ZIP code 96793 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 96793 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96793?
The median home value in ZIP code 96793 is $708,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 96793?
The median household income in ZIP code 96793 is $107,101, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 96793?
ZIP code 96793 has an estimated population of 33,414 residents, with a density of 439 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 96793 in?
ZIP code 96793 observes the HST timezone.