Wailuku
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii
Wailuku is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Maui County, Hawaii, with 17,697 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waihee-Waiehu, 2.6 miles N.
- 17,697residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 3,361 / sq mipopulation density
- 96793ZIP code
About Wailuku
Wailuku is a census-designated place (CDP) in and county seat of Maui Island, Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 17,697 at the 2020 census.
Wailuku is just west of Kahului, at the mouth of the ʻĪao Valley. In the early 20th century, Wailuku was Maui's main tourist destination. It has since been eclipsed by resort towns such as Kihei.
Historic sites in the town include Kaʻahumanu Church (named after Queen Kaʻahumanu, wife of Kamehameha I), which dates to 1876; the Wailuku Civic Center Historic District; the site of the Chee Kung Tong Society Building; and the Bailey House, a 19th-century former seminary and home that houses a history museum and the Maui Historical Society.
There are two ancient temples near Wailuku, called heiau—the Halekiʻi Heiau and the Pihanakalani Heiau. Both date back hundreds of years and were used for religious purposes by native Hawaiians.
Wailuku is served by Kahului Airport.
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Living in Wailuku
- Median household income
- $102,942
- Median home value
- $855,700
- Median rent
- $1,762/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Wailuku had 17,697 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,697 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,361 per sq mi (1,298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wailuku at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Maui County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,697 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.8855° N, 156.5036° W |
| ZIP code | 96793 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1577450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wailuku
- Waihee-Waiehu2.6 mi N
- Kahului2.9 mi SE
- Waikapu3.8 mi SW
- Maalaea5.4 mi S
- Olowalu8.6 mi SW
- Paia8.8 mi E
- Launiupoko9.0 mi W
- Kihei9.5 mi SE
- Lahaina10.5 mi W
- Mahinahina11.1 mi NW
- Pukalani11.1 mi E
- Haliimaile11.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wailuku
What county is Wailuku in?
Wailuku is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Wailuku, HI?
17,697 people lived in Wailuku at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wailuku, HI?
The ZIP code of Wailuku is 96793.
What is the elevation of Wailuku?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wailuku?
Waihee-Waiehu (2.6 mi), Kahului (2.9 mi), Waikapu (3.8 mi), Maalaea (5.4 mi), Olowalu (8.6 mi).
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