City

Hanalei, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kauai County  ·  Hawaii

👥1,438Population
💰$132,115Median HH Income▲ 73% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$1,169,000Median Home Value▲ 319% above avg
🎓61.8%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 6.6%Other: 12.6%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian6.6%
Other12.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
19%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.28
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads61.8% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.9%)
HS Graduate223 (24.4%)
Some College66 (7.2%)
Associates52 (5.7%)
Bachelors100 (11%)
Graduate Degree464 (50.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 50.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College7.2%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate50.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.2%Renter: 38.8%Tenure
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$132,115 ▲ 73% above avg
Median Home Value$1,169,000 ▲ 319% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units809
Vacant Units371

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Walked
22%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Hanalei, HI

Hanalei is a city in Hawaii, located in Kauai County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,438 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Hanalei is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $132,115 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hanalei is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,169,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hanalei is highly educated. 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (57.51%).

Hanalei, HI offers residents above-average earning potential within Hawaii.

ZIP Codes in Hanalei
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96714 1,438 $132,115 $1,169,000 $1,375 3.5% 61.8% 61.2%