Paia
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Paia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 2,470 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 230 ft (70 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haliimaile, 4.1 miles SE.
- 2,470residents (2020 Census)
- 230 ftelevation · 70 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.9 km²
- 403 / sq mipopulation density
- 96779ZIP code
About Paia
Pāʻia ([paːˈʔijə], lit. 'noisy') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States, on the northern coast of the island of Maui. The population was 2,470 at the 2020 census. Pāʻia is home to several restaurants, art galleries, surf shops and other tourist-oriented businesses. It was formerly home to a Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company mill from 1880 to 2000.
Pāʻia is the first town on the Hana Highway when heading eastbound towards Hana.
Pāʻia is located close to many internationally known windsurfing spots including Hoʻokipa and Spreckelsville. It is therefore sometimes called "The World Capital of Windsurfing".
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Living in Paia
- Median household income
- $100,559
- Median home value
- $1,003,400
- Median rent
- $2,384/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Paia had 2,470 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,470 |
|---|---|
| Density | 403 per sq mi (156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paia at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Maui County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,470 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.13 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.9089° N, 156.3694° W |
| ZIP code | 96779 |
| Official website | paiahawaii.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1560200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paia
- Haliimaile4.1 mi SE
- Haiku-Pauwela4.4 mi E
- Makawao5.3 mi SE
- Pukalani5.5 mi S
- Kahului7.3 mi SW
- Olinda7.5 mi SE
- Wailuku8.8 mi W
- Waihee-Waiehu9.1 mi W
- Kula9.4 mi S
- Maalaea10.7 mi SW
- Kihei10.9 mi SW
- Waikapu11.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paia
What county is Paia in?
Paia is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Paia, HI?
2,470 people lived in Paia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paia, HI?
The ZIP code of Paia is 96779.
What is the elevation of Paia?
230 feet (70 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paia?
Haliimaile (4.1 mi), Haiku-Pauwela (4.4 mi), Makawao (5.3 mi), Pukalani (5.5 mi), Kahului (7.3 mi).
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