City

Kaunakakai, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Maui County  ·  Hawaii

👥5,168Population
💰$76,974Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$355,500Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.3%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 0%Asian: 9%Other: 31.9%Race
White18.3%
Hispanic9.9%
Black0.0%
Asian9.0%
Other31.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.27
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,085 (34.5%)
Some College306 (9.7%)
Associates608 (19.4%)
Bachelors468 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree653 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College9.7%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,974 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$355,500 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$941/mo
Total Housing Units2,122
Vacant Units546

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Kaunakakai, HI

Kaunakakai is a city in Hawaii, located in Maui County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,168 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Kaunakakai is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,974 is near the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kaunakakai is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $355,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $941 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kaunakakai is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 18.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kaunakakai
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96748 5,168 $76,974 $355,500 $941 9.5% 35.7% 61.1%