Wailea
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Wailea is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 6,027 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Makena, 4.1 miles S.
- 6,027residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 7.4 sq miland area · 19.3 km²
- 810 / sq mipopulation density
- 96753ZIP code
About Wailea
Wailea is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 6,027. Prior to 2010, the area was part of the Wailea-Makena census-designated place. The community was developed in 1971 by a partnership of Alexander & Baldwin and Northwestern Mutual.
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Living in Wailea
- Median household income
- $90,000
- Median home value
- $1,534,800
- Median rent
- $2,554/mo
- Median age
- 58.1
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Wailea had 6,027 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,027 |
|---|---|
| Density | 810 per sq mi (313 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wailea at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Maui County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,027 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.44 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.30 sq mi (8.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.6824° N, 156.4353° W |
| ZIP code | 96753 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1576925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wailea
- Makena4.1 mi S
- Keokea5.4 mi NE
- Kihei5.6 mi N
- Kula8.5 mi NE
- Maalaea9.4 mi NW
- Pukalani12.0 mi NE
- Waikapu12.3 mi NW
- Kahului12.4 mi N
- Olinda13.7 mi NE
- Makawao13.7 mi NE
- Haliimaile14.1 mi NE
- Wailuku14.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Wailea
What county is Wailea in?
Wailea is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Wailea, HI?
6,027 people lived in Wailea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wailea, HI?
The ZIP code of Wailea is 96753.
What is the elevation of Wailea?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wailea?
Makena (4.1 mi), Keokea (5.4 mi), Kihei (5.6 mi), Kula (8.5 mi), Maalaea (9.4 mi).
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