| City: | Hanalei, Hawaii |
| County: | Kauai County |
| Timezone: | Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:05:24 AM |
| Population: | 1,557 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 808 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 22.2069, -159.4622 |
| Land Area: | 78.253 sq mi |
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Hanalei sits on Kauai's north shore, where dramatic mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. This community of 1,557 residents spans 78 square miles of some of Hawaii's most scenic coastline. With median home values at $1,169,000, Hanalei attracts affluent residents and vacation property owners drawn to its natural beauty and remote character.
The Hanalei post office maintains 1,091 PO Boxes for 564 local households. That's nearly twice as many boxes as homes. This 1.93 adoption rate isn't about preference. It's necessity. Hanalei is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across this territory. The geographic isolation and dispersed development pattern make carrier delivery impractical.
Only one street appears in the ZIP+4 database: Kuhio Highway, the main coastal route through north Kauai. This highway connects Hanalei to neighboring communities like Princeville (within the ZIP), Kilauea, and Kapaa. The limited street addressing reflects the area's rural character and historic development patterns that predate modern addressing systems.
Hanalei's demographics show a mixed community. The median age is 43.7 years. About 47% hold bachelor's degrees or higher, well above the national average. Workers commute by car (34% drive alone, 20% carpool), and 19% work from home. The local economy includes 111 business establishments employing 830 people, many in tourism-related sectors.
Of the 791 total housing units, 227 sit vacant. About 97 of those are for seasonal or recreational use. This 12% seasonal vacancy rate indicates some vacation properties, though most homes serve as primary residences. The mix includes 324 owner-occupied units and 240 rentals, suggesting a balance between permanent residents and those who rent in this high-value market.
All mail to Hanalei addresses must use a PO Box. Standard format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Hanalei, HI 96714The post office is the only mail delivery option for this area.
Only Kuhio Highway appears in ZIP+4 data, reflecting rural development patterns and limited formal street addressing.
ZIP Code 96714 has 1,557 residents and 564 households (average 2.74 persons per household). The median age is 43.7 years, slightly older than the state (40.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.0%, much higher than the state average of 22.9%) and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (10.3%, much higher than the national average of 0.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander share is much higher than the national average (0.2%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,557Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,592Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 19.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $132,448Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 564Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,209,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.74Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,080 | 968 | 886 | 818 | 715 | 633 | 821 | 907 | 896 | 1,222 | 1,289 | 1,278 | 1,438 | 1,592 |
| Decennial Census | 1,390 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,557 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.7
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 44.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 34 | 47 | 55 | 53 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 41 | 49 | 56 | 76 | 73 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Female | 38 | 49 | 43 | 23 | 31 | 53 | 54 | 57 | 39 | 40 | 57 | 39 | 67 | 76 | 42 | 26 | 13 | 16 |
| Total | 72 | 96 | 98 | 76 | 70 | 92 | 92 | 115 | 89 | 85 | 98 | 88 | 123 | 152 | 115 | 43 | 29 | 24 |
| White: | 997 | 72.19% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 102 | 7.39% |
| Asian: | 92 | 6.66% |
| American Indian: | 14 | 1.01% |
| Hawaiian: | 161 | 11.66% |
| Other: | 14 | 1.01% |
| Total: | 1,381 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 794 | 51.00% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 763 | 49.00% | 44.1 years |
| Total: | 1,557 | 100% | 43.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,323 | 83.10% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 77 | 4.84% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 57 | 3.58% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 135 | 12.06% |
| Total Population: | 1,592 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,400 | 87.94% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 192 | 12.06% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $132,448, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $88,162 (199.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,738. Family households earn a median of $142,971 versus $51,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $91,721). By gender, male median income is $86,516 and female is $57,634, which is notably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $28,882 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.3%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,286 | $40,417 | $42,530 | $43,040 | $45,393 | $32,938 | $35,893 | $39,000 | $38,710 | $69,038 | $102,708 | $121,838 | $132,115 | $132,448 |
| Median Family Income | $60,104 | $44,656 | $44,236 | $44,189 | $46,705 | $34,722 | $36,417 | $45,208 | $38,269 | $65,833 | $87,917 | $130,417 | $140,329 | $142,971 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,175 | $19,216 | $19,417 | $24,219 | $24,750 | $19,063 | $33,438 | $32,109 | $34,808 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,250 |
| Median Male Income | $41,382 | $35,074 | $36,111 | $36,719 | $35,179 | $33,393 | $38,750 | $40,865 | $38,295 | $41,544 | $71,250 | $78,163 | $83,816 | $86,516 |
| Median Female Income | $35,938 | $19,781 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $36,250 | $28,750 | $42,500 | $61,583 | $63,819 | $64,338 | $66,736 | $55,991 | $57,650 | $57,634 |
| Employed: | 787 | 65.20% |
| Unemployed: | 25 | 2.07% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 395 | 32.73% |
| Total: | 1,207 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 312 | 39.64% |
| Service: | 188 | 23.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 93 | 11.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 126 | 16.01% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 68 | 8.64% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 787 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $1,209,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $208,999 (20.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84,000. The median gross rent is $1,481, which is modestly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $233 (18.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $104. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.08% (53.96% with a mortgage, 46.04% free-and-clear) and renters 42.92% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 39.35%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,020,800 | $875,000 | $930,600 | $909,700 | $1,125,000 | $1,051,300 | $1,069,000 | $1,178,400 | $1,169,000 | $1,209,000 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 3.83% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 2.39% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 87 | 41.63% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 15 | 7.18% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 11 | 5.26% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 24 | 11.48% |
| $3,000 or more: | 48 | 22.97% |
| No Rent: | 11 | 5.26% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,248 | $1,245 | $1,522 | $1,490 | $1,610 | $1,390 | $1,357 | $1,372 | $1,377 | $1,328 | $985 | $0 | $1,375 | $1,481 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 150 | 30.80% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 128 | 26.28% |
| Renter Occupied: | 209 | 42.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 487 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 487 | 60.65% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 316 | 39.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 803 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 758 | 94.40% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 35 | 4.36% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 1.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 803 | 100% |
In 2024, 45.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (38.13%). College enrollment is 11.99%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 31 | 2.96% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 88 | 8.40% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 241 | 23.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 111 | 10.59% |
| Associate's degree: | 103 | 9.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 338 | 32.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 136 | 12.98% |
| Total: | 1,048 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 929 | 88.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 474 | 45.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,041 | 57.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 572 | 31.64% |
| No Insurance: | 195 | 10.79% |
| Total: | 1,808 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,613 | 89.21% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.0% | 17.8% | 14.8% | 14.5% | 13.7% | 18.9% | 20.2% | 16.0% | 20.4% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 7 | 1.68% |
| Kindergarten: | 76 | 18.23% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 125 | 29.98% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 159 | 38.13% |
| College or graduate school: | 50 | 11.99% |
| Total: | 417 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 83 | 19.90% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 360 | 86.33% |
ZIP Code 96714 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 111 business establishments, employing about 875 people with an annual payroll of $32,836,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,245Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 111Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,235,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $32,836,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 875Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96714 is located in Kauai County, Hawaii, within the Kapaa, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28180) and Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 67,091 people, about 2.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 96714. It covers 78.253 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.664 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kapaa, HISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 67,091Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 78.253 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.664 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6213.4 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1511500Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hanalei CDP; HawaiiSource: Census |
ZIP Code 96714 is in the Hawaii Department of Education, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.