Haiku, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96708
Maui County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,220
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,664
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,105,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Haiku pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96708 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96708 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Haiku, Maui County, Hawaii, home to 10,220 residents across 253.0 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96708 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,664 (8% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,642. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,105,400 (42% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while 66.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,513.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Maui County, so 96708 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 96708
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haiku, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96708.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96708, Haiku, HI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,220
Population
253.0
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96708?
41.6
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
11.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$100,664
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$43,642
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96708 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Haiku, HI household income vs. every Hawaii ZIP code
Median household income among 83 reporting Hawaii ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,664 Top 35% higher than 65% of 83 Hawaii ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,548housing units
4,548
Total Housing Units
4,057
Occupied Units
491
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,105,400
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$2,513
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+17.6%
YoY Change (2024)
355
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+255%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96708 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.7% | 221 |
| 2020 | -1.1% | 218 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 248 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 291 |
| 2024 | – | 355 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 249 business establishments in ZIP 96708, employing approximately 1,017 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,214,000.
249
Businesses
1,017
Employees
$53.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 20.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 12.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 4.4% |
| Information | 6 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 96708 vs 96768 →
ZIP 96708 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96768
Makawao (96768)
17,668 residents
- 96708
Haiku (96708)
10,220 residents
- 96713 1,990
Hana (96713)
1,990 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96708 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96708 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96708
Haiku (96708)
$100,664 median income
- 96768
Makawao (96768)
$100,391 median income
- 96713
Hana (96713)
$54,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96708 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96708, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,220 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 96708 in?
ZIP code 96708 (Haiku) is located in Maui County, Hawaii. Maui County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maui-hi.
What is the population of ZIP code 96708?
ZIP code 96708 in Haiku, HI has a population of 10,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96708?
The median household income in ZIP 96708 is $100,664, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96708?
The median home value in ZIP 96708 is $1,105,400, which is 297% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96708?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96708 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96708?
ZIP code 96708 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 1,017 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96708?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96708 are: Construction (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96708?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96708 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96708?
In ZIP code 96708, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 96708?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96708 is 32.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96708?
In ZIP code 96708, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96708?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96708 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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