City

Makawao, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Maui County  ·  Hawaii

👥18,782Population
💰$105,942Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$905,400Median Home Value▲ 225% above avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.6%Hispanic: 14.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 19.4%Other: 25.1%Race
White30.6%
Hispanic14.2%
Black0.7%
Asian19.4%
Other25.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma134 (1%)
HS Graduate3,681 (27.7%)
Some College1,484 (11.2%)
Associates2,148 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,435 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree4,417 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College11.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.7%Renter: 37.3%Tenure
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,942 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$905,400 ▲ 225% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,794/mo
Total Housing Units6,816
Vacant Units273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Makawao, HI

Makawao is a city in Hawaii, located in Maui County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,782 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Makawao is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,942 is above the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Makawao is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $905,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,794 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Makawao is well-educated. 44.0% 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 30.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Makawao
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96768 18,782 $105,942 $905,400 $1,794 5.3% 44.0% 62.7%