| City: | Lanai City, Hawaii |
| County: | Maui County |
| Timezone: | Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:06:00 AM |
| Population: | 3,367 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 808 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 20.8307, -156.9340 |
| Land Area: | 141.067 sq mi |
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Lanai City sits at the center of Lanai, Hawaii's smallest publicly accessible island. With 3,367 residents spread across 141 square miles, this isn't a resort enclave but a working community shaped by the island's plantation heritage and modern tourism economy. The entire island shares this single ZIP code.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across Lanai's 141 square miles. The Lanai City post office maintains 1,330 PO Boxes for 1,187 households, a 1.12 adoption rate that includes both residents and businesses. Rural carrier routes serve some addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary mail access point for most islanders.
Lanai's demographics tell the story of Hawaii's plantation history. Of 3,367 residents, 49% are Asian (primarily Filipino heritage from plantation workers) and 24% identify as two or more races. This diversity runs deeper than resort islands with transient populations. Median household income of $79,808 and home values of $558,800 put Lanai above many rural Hawaiian communities.
The economy here doesn't fit the typical resort model. Transportation and warehousing employ a significant portion of the workforce, likely tied to inter-island shipping and logistics that keep an isolated island running. Only 14 residents work in accommodation and food services, far below what you'd see in Maui's resort zones. Public administration (238 workers) and education/health (240 workers) are major employers.
Street names in Lanai City blend Hawaiian language with numbered streets and a few English names like Fraser Avenue, Gay Street, and Houston Street, legacies of the plantation era. Lanai Avenue (23 delivery records) and Ilima Avenue (13 records) are the main thoroughfares. Many streets carry Hawaiian names: Jacaranda, Palawai, Akahi, Kamoku, and Kaunaoa.
Seasonal housing makes up just 12.5% of units (192 of 1,531 total), much lower than vacation-dominant communities. With a median age of 40.5 years, this is a stable, working-age population rather than retirees or seasonal visitors. The mix of renters (631 units) and owners (556 units) suggests a balanced community, not a second-home enclave.
All mail to Lanai uses PO Box addresses:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Lanai City, HI 96763General Delivery is available for temporary visitors at the Lanai City post office.
Street names blend Hawaiian language (Ilima, Jacaranda, Palawai, Kamoku) with English names from the plantation era (Fraser, Gay, Houston) and numbered streets (Seventh, Tenth, Thirteenth).
ZIP Code 96763 has 3,367 residents and 1,187 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, about the same as the state (40.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (49.4%, much higher than the state average of 37.2% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (14.7%, much lower than the state average of 22.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (37.2%) and national averages (6.0%) 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: | 3,367Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,443Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $92,417Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,187Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $638,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,460 | 3,429 | 3,315 | 3,526 | 3,539 | 3,455 | 3,203 | 2,826 | 2,730 | 2,888 | 3,126 | 3,218 | 3,333 | 3,443 |
| Decennial Census | 3,135 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,367 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.5
Male Median Age: 39.6
Female Median Age: 41.9
| 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 | 96 | 125 | 119 | 108 | 75 | 92 | 107 | 118 | 118 | 102 | 96 | 115 | 112 | 108 | 70 | 47 | 31 | 25 |
| Female | 110 | 106 | 131 | 95 | 60 | 94 | 92 | 124 | 122 | 100 | 96 | 123 | 130 | 90 | 91 | 53 | 37 | 49 |
| Total | 206 | 231 | 250 | 203 | 135 | 186 | 199 | 242 | 240 | 202 | 192 | 238 | 242 | 198 | 161 | 100 | 68 | 74 |
| White: | 494 | 17.24% |
| Black: | 14 | 0.49% |
| Hispanic:* | 306 | 10.68% |
| Asian: | 1,664 | 58.06% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian: | 346 | 12.07% |
| Other: | 31 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 2,866 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,664 | 49.42% | 39.6 years |
| Females: | 1,703 | 50.58% | 41.9 years |
| Total: | 3,367 | 100% | 40.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,437 | 70.78% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 73 | 2.12% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 642 | 18.65% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 291 | 27.10% |
| Total Population: | 3,443 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,510 | 72.90% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 933 | 27.10% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $92,417, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $22,953 (33.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,953. Family households earn a median of $118,333 versus $34,279 for nonfamily households (a difference of $84,054). By gender, male median income is $72,891 and female is $51,964, which is generally lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,927 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.7%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.5%).
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 | $69,464 | $69,145 | $58,472 | $53,684 | $53,789 | $51,156 | $48,750 | $53,589 | $55,464 | $59,053 | $61,884 | $80,536 | $79,808 | $92,417 |
| Median Family Income | $66,667 | $59,861 | $54,965 | $52,763 | $60,205 | $61,373 | $60,466 | $64,545 | $71,989 | $95,956 | $99,423 | $108,375 | $105,900 | $118,333 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,563 | $47,045 | $41,654 | $41,442 | $41,202 | $38,861 | $39,459 | $38,207 | $41,129 | $41,146 | $41,583 | $42,155 | $39,559 | $34,279 |
| Median Male Income | $50,531 | $48,871 | $44,946 | $42,713 | $0 | $34,617 | $36,865 | $43,365 | $49,128 | $56,726 | $59,167 | $57,331 | $70,271 | $72,891 |
| Median Female Income | $35,472 | $36,524 | $35,862 | $37,011 | $0 | $37,540 | $38,778 | $44,688 | $42,212 | $45,449 | $47,500 | $49,263 | $49,931 | $51,964 |
| Employed: | 1,750 | 64.31% |
| Unemployed: | 39 | 1.43% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 932 | 34.25% |
| Total: | 2,721 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 525 | 30.00% |
| Service: | 726 | 41.49% |
| Sales and Office: | 135 | 7.71% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 192 | 10.97% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 172 | 9.83% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,750 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $638,400, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $185,900 (41.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $216,700. The median gross rent is $1,051, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $101 (10.63%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.78% (36.89% with a mortgage, 63.11% free-and-clear) and renters 46.22% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.31%, 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 | $452,500 | $426,800 | $408,700 | $394,500 | $385,700 | $373,100 | $401,600 | $413,600 | $421,700 | $462,800 | $487,200 | $486,900 | $558,800 | $638,400 |
| Less than $500: | 19 | 3.28% |
| $500 to $999: | 241 | 41.55% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 130 | 22.41% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 113 | 19.48% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 28 | 4.83% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 14 | 2.41% |
| No Rent: | 35 | 6.03% |
| Total: | 580 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $950 | $1,004 | $1,010 | $1,002 | $880 | $1,015 | $863 | $1,032 | $1,052 | $1,113 | $1,049 | $1,111 | $1,087 | $1,051 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 249 | 19.84% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 426 | 33.94% |
| Renter Occupied: | 580 | 46.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,255 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,255 | 75.69% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 403 | 24.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,658 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,207 | 72.80% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 451 | 27.20% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,658 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.25%). College enrollment is 11.59%, 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: | 147 | 5.98% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 45 | 1.83% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 795 | 32.36% |
| Some college, no degree: | 561 | 22.83% |
| Associate's degree: | 208 | 8.47% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 512 | 20.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 189 | 7.69% |
| Total: | 2,457 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,265 | 92.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 701 | 28.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,688 | 64.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,398 | 33.74% |
| No Insurance: | 57 | 1.38% |
| Total: | 4,143 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4,086 | 98.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.3% | 8.5% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
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: | 18 | 2.37% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 1.98% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 389 | 51.25% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 249 | 32.81% |
| College or graduate school: | 88 | 11.59% |
| Total: | 759 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 33 | 4.35% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 653 | 86.03% |
ZIP Code 96763 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 55 business establishments, employing about 1,183 people with an annual payroll of $59,397,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,501Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 55Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $14,827,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $59,397,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,183Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96763 is located in Maui County, Hawaii, within the Kahului-Wailuku, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27980) and Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 154,834 people, about 2.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 96763. It covers 141.067 sq mi of land and a water area of 22.913 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kahului-Wailuku, HISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 27980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 154,834Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 141.067 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 22.913 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: | 1543700Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lanai City CDP; HawaiiSource: Census |
ZIP Code 96763 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.