Makaweli, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96769

Kauai County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

464
2/sq mi
$46,250
Median income
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Makaweli pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96769 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96769 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.3 square miles in Makaweli, Kauai County, Hawaii. The area is home to 464 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 96769 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96769 sits at $46,250 (50% below the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $17,831. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $975 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96769 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 96769 sits relative to Hawaii and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96769, Makaweli, HI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

464

Population

193.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96769?

28.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 2.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 34.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%

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?

$46,250

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$17,831

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96769 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,250 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

122

Total Housing Units

86

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

3.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$975

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 96769, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,426,000.

3

Businesses

111

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96769 in?
ZIP code 96769 (Makaweli) is located in Kauai County, Hawaii. Kauai County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kauai-hi.
What is the population of ZIP code 96769?
ZIP code 96769 in Makaweli, HI has a population of 464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96769?
The median household income in ZIP 96769 is $46,250, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96769 is Two or More Ethnicities at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96769?
ZIP code 96769 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96769?
In ZIP code 96769, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96769 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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