City

Paia, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Maui County  ·  Hawaii

👥2,906Population
💰$115,833Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$946,000Median Home Value▲ 239% above avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 110% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.2%Hispanic: 13%Black: 0.1%Asian: 11.2%Other: 19.9%Race
White41.2%
Hispanic13.0%
Black0.1%
Asian11.2%
Other19.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
37%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 110% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate467 (23.9%)
Some College121 (6.2%)
Associates363 (18.6%)
Bachelors220 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree778 (39.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 39.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College6.2%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate39.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,833 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$946,000 ▲ 239% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,486/mo
Total Housing Units1,155
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Paia, HI

Paia is a city in Hawaii, located in Maui County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,906 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Paia is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,833 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Paia is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $946,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,486 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paia is well-educated. 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Paia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96779 2,906 $115,833 $946,000 $2,486 10.3% 51.0% 63.8%