Discovery Harbour

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Aerial view of Discovery Harbour, Hawaii
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Discovery Harbour is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 1,171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,142 ft (348 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waiohinu, 2.2 miles N.

About Discovery Harbour

Discovery Harbour is an unincorporated community and census-designated place on the island of Hawaii in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Its population was 1,171 as of the 2020 census. The community is located near the island's southern tip, south of Hawaii Route 11. It is the southernmost populated place in the 50 states of the U.S., surpassing Naalehu by 5.4 miles (8.7 km).

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Living in Discovery Harbour

Median household income
$61,042
Median home value
$443,500
Median rent
$1,688/mo
Median age
62.5
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Discovery Harbour, HI population

Discovery Harbour had 1,171 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,171
Density329 per sq mi (127 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Discovery Harbour at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyHawaii County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,171 (2020)
Land area3.56 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Coordinates19.0415° N, 155.6254° W
ZIP code96772
Census code (GEOID)1505900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Harbour

What county is Discovery Harbour in?

Discovery Harbour is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Discovery Harbour, HI?

1,171 people lived in Discovery Harbour at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Discovery Harbour, HI?

The ZIP code of Discovery Harbour is 96772.

What is the elevation of Discovery Harbour?

1,142 feet (348 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Discovery Harbour?

Waiohinu (2.2 mi), Naalehu (3.8 mi), Hawaiian Ocean View (10.5 mi), Pahala (14.6 mi), Honaunau-Napoopoo (32.3 mi).

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