City

Lawai, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kauai County  ·  Hawaii

👥516Population
💰$83,641Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$725,000Median Home Value▲ 160% above avg
🎓59.2%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊28.6%Unemployment▲ 484% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.1%Hispanic: 14.9%Asian: 28.7%Other: 20%Race
White35.1%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian28.7%
Other20.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
35%
45–64
14%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads59.2% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment28.6% ▲ 484% above avg
HS Graduate40 (10.5%)
Some College34 (8.9%)
Associates82 (21.5%)
Bachelors93 (24.3%)
Graduate Degree133 (34.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.5%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 24.3%Graduate: 34.8%Edu
HS Grad10.5%
Some College8.9%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors24.3%
Graduate34.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
63%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,641 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$725,000 ▲ 160% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,993/mo
Total Housing Units247
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Lawai, HI

Lawai is a city in Hawaii, located in Kauai County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 516 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Lawai is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,641 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 28.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lawai is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $725,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,993 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lawai is well-educated. 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 35.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Lawai
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96765 516 $83,641 $725,000 $1,993 28.6% 59.2% 64.0%