ZIP Code 96769 — Makaweli, HI
96769 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Makaweli, Hawaii, in Kauai County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 96769 at a glance
| ZIP code | 96769 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Makaweli |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Kauai FIPS 15007 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| Population | 292 |
| Coordinates | 21.955010, -159.616550 |
How ZIP+4 works in 96769
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 96769. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 96769 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 96769.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 96747 | Kaumakani, HI | 2.7 mi |
| 96716 | Hanapepe, HI | 3.1 mi |
| 96796 | Waimea, HI | 3.4 mi |
| 96705 | Eleele, HI | 5.1 mi |
| 96741 | Kalaheo, HI | 6.3 mi |
| 96765 | Lawai, HI | 7.8 mi |
| 96752 | Kekaha, HI | 10.8 mi |
| 96756 | Koloa, HI | 10.9 mi |
| 96766 | Lihue, HI | 13.1 mi |
| 96714 | Hanalei, HI | 14.7 mi |
| 96722 | Princeville, HI | 17.8 mi |
| 96746 | Kapaa, HI | 19.5 mi |
Questions about 96769
What is the ZIP+4 code for 96769?
96769 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 96769, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 96769?
96769 is assigned to Makaweli, Hawaii, in Kauai County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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