Discovery Harbour
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

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.
- 1,171residents (2020 Census)
- 1,142 ftelevation · 348 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 329 / sq mipopulation density
- 96772ZIP code
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 had 1,171 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,171 |
|---|---|
| Density | 329 per sq mi (127 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Discovery Harbour at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,171 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.56 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.0415° N, 155.6254° W |
| ZIP code | 96772 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1505900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Discovery Harbour
- Waiohinu2.2 mi N
- Naalehu3.8 mi NE
- Hawaiian Ocean View10.5 mi W
- Pahala14.6 mi NE
- Honaunau-Napoopoo32.3 mi NW
- Volcano Golf Course35.8 mi NE
- Captain Cook36.2 mi NW
- Mauna Loa Estates37.5 mi NE
- Volcano38.2 mi NE
- Kealakekua38.5 mi NW
- Royal Hawaiian Estates39.9 mi NE
- Honalo41.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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