US ZIP Code
96769

Makaweli, HI

Kauai County  ·  Hawaii

● Active
👥 295 Population ↓ 16% since 2019
🎂 28.9 Median Age ↓ 20% since 2019
🎓 15.1% College Grads
▼ 61% below avg
📊 7.7% Unemployment
▲ 57% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code96769
CityMakaweli
StateHawaii (HI)
CountyKauai County
Area Code808
Elevation833 ft
Latitude21.958619
Longitude-159.61846
TimezoneHonolulu
FIPS15007
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 46.1% (136) Female 53.9% (159) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1%Hispanic: 33.2%Asian: 36.3%Other: 20.7%Race
White1.0%
Hispanic33.2%
Asian36.3%
Other20.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
16%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.43
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
HS Graduate94 (64.4%)
Some College12 (8.2%)
Associates18 (12.3%)
Bachelors10 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree12 (8.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 64.4%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
HS Grad64.4%
Some College8.2%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Median Rent$836/mo ↑ 31% since 2019
Total Units114
Vacant Units28
Avg HH Size3.43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–50k
17%
$50k–75k
29%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
51%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 96769 is in Makaweli, HI, in Kauai County.
ZIP code 96769 is located in Hawaii (HI).
ZIP code 96769 is in Kauai County, HI.
ZIP 96769 observes the Honolulu timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 96769 is 295 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 96769

ZIP code 96769 is located in Makaweli, Hawaii, within Kauai County. With a population of 295, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.9 years.

Renters can expect to pay around $836 per month in median rent.

The population of 96769 is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 36.3%. Residents are less-educated — 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%.

The unemployment rate in 96769 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 96769 in Makaweli, HI is characterized as less-educated, and a young community.