| ZIP Code | 96768 |
|---|---|
| City | Makawao |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Maui County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft |
| Latitude | 20.829164 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -156.297222 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.0% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 134 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,681 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 1,484 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 2,148 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,435 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,417 (33.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,942 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $905,400 ▲ 225% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,794/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,816 |
| Vacant Units | 273 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,816 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 273 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 96768 is located in Makawao, Hawaii, within Maui County. With a population of 18,782, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 96768 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,942 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96768 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $905,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,794 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 96768 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 30.6%. Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96768 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 96768 in Makawao, HI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,782 residents, a median household income of $105,942, and a median home value of $905,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.