| City: | Makaweli, Hawaii |
| County: | Kauai County |
| Timezone: | Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:36:48 PM |
| Population: | 296 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 808 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 21.9030, -160.1040 |
| Land Area: | 18.152 sq mi |
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The numbers tell the story clearly. With an adoption rate of 2.03, this post office doesn't just serve Makaweli. It's the lifeline for surrounding areas where carrier delivery isn't available. The region spans 18 square miles of land plus another 2 square miles of coastal waters, creating delivery challenges that make PO boxes the practical solution for many.
This isn't a typical small town postal situation. The 99 occupied households generate enough local demand for their own service, but the additional 102 boxes exist because people from neighboring communities use this facility. It's common in Hawaii's rural areas, where mountainous terrain and scattered settlement patterns make traditional street delivery impractical or impossible.
Kaumualii Highway runs through the area as the primary route, but street delivery here is limited to a single rural carrier route. That's it. One route covering 72 square miles. The post office fills the gap, providing reliable service where geography makes other options difficult. The median household income sits at $18,788, well below state averages, making the affordability and accessibility of PO box service particularly important.
The community's age profile is balanced, with a median of 39.5 years. The population breaks down into 31 children, 121 adults of mixed racial backgrounds (including 92 Asian residents), and established family structures. These aren't seasonal residents or vacation properties. The 99 occupied housing units have minimal vacancy, and people live here year-round. The postal service adapts to their needs, not the other way around.
With only Kaumualii Highway appearing in delivery records, this ZIP code shows the most limited street infrastructure in the dataset. The single highway route reflects the area's function as a rural corridor on Kauai's western coast, where most residents and businesses rely on PO boxes rather than street addresses.
ZIP Code 96769 has 296 residents and 99 households (average 2.99 persons per household). The median age is 39.5 years, slightly younger than the state (40.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.6% male and 57.4% female, which is much lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (40.9%, much higher than the state average of 10.8% and well above the national average of 0.2%) and Asian (31.1%, much higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%) and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander share is much higher than both the state (10.8%) and national averages (0.2%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 296Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 295Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 16.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 99Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.99Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.98Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 324 | 323 | 364 | 361 | 317 | 356 | 363 | 294 | 352 | 454 | 346 | 309 | 295 |
| Decennial Census | 464 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 296 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.5
Male Median Age: 38.3
Female Median Age: 41
| 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 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 13 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 20 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 28 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
| White: | 31 | 11.74% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic:* | 17 | 6.44% |
| Asian: | 92 | 34.85% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.76% |
| Hawaiian: | 121 | 45.83% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 264 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 126 | 42.57% | 38.3 years |
| Females: | 170 | 57.43% | 41.0 years |
| Total: | 296 | 100% | 39.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 282 | 95.59% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 13 | 4.41% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.41% |
| Total Population: | 295 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 282 | 95.59% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13 | 4.41% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($98,317), is down $60,833 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,906. Family households earn a median of $57,000 versus $15,556 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,444). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $43,438, which is far less than the state female median ($55,345), with a current gap of $43,438 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.1%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,833 | $66,458 | $73,125 | $59,722 | $58,594 | $43,125 | $44,583 | $43,897 | $43,906 | $44,438 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $64,250 | $68,214 | $70,938 | $59,167 | $59,375 | $58,333 | $60,833 | $56,250 | $0 | $46,339 | $49,167 | $0 | $57,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,806 | $22,750 | $23,250 | $32,500 | $24,375 | $22,917 | $15,417 | $14,688 | $13,750 | $15,000 | $14,063 | $14,722 | $15,556 |
| Median Male Income | $34,286 | $33,000 | $48,125 | $49,107 | $0 | $32,019 | $47,813 | $27,083 | $26,510 | $26,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $43,500 | $46,875 | $34,500 | $33,438 | $0 | $27,917 | $29,375 | $30,313 | $31,000 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $44,688 | $43,438 |
| Employed: | 72 | 37.89% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 3.16% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 112 | 58.95% |
| Total: | 190 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 36.11% |
| Service: | 13 | 18.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 9.72% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 20.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 15.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 72 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($808,200), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $836, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,938), is up $482 (136.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $198. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.56%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 12 | 13.95% |
| $500 to $999: | 32 | 37.21% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 26 | 30.23% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7 | 8.14% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2 | 2.33% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 8.14% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $354 | $418 | $410 | $410 | $425 | $437 | $474 | $444 | $638 | $742 | $775 | $725 | $836 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 86 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 75.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 24.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
In 2023, 6.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (35.50%). High school or higher is 83.90%, which is on par with the state rate (92.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 32.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (75.60%). Public coverage is 78.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.10%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%), up 8.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 20 | 11.49% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 4.60% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 106 | 60.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 10.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 5.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 5.17% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 1.72% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 146 | 83.91% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 6.90% |
| Private Insurance: | 96 | 29.36% |
| Public Insurance: | 231 | 70.64% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 327 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 327 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 12.1% |
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: | 21 | 23.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 21 | 23.33% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 45 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 3.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 42 | 46.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 69 | 76.67% |
ZIP Code 96769 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 111 people with an annual payroll of $7,426,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 703Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,958,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,426,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 111Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96769 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 73,610 people, about 0.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 96769. It covers 18.152 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.737 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kapaa, HISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 73,610Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 18.152 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.737 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96769 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.