Fern Forest
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Fern Forest is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 1,150 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,264 ft (690 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eden Roc, 3.0 miles NE.
- 1,150residents (2020 Census)
- 2,264 ftelevation · 690 m
- 12.5 sq miland area · 32.3 km²
- 92 / sq mipopulation density
- 96778ZIP code
About Fern Forest
Fern Forest is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States, located in the District of Puna. The population was 1,150 at the 2020 census. The population increased by 94.0% to 931 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Fern Forest
- Median household income
- $42,917
- Median home value
- $170,900
- Median age
- 51.4
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Fern Forest had 1,150 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,150 |
|---|---|
| Density | 92 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fern Forest at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,150 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.47 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.4647° N, 155.1324° W |
| ZIP code | 96778 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1507675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fern Forest
- Eden Roc3.0 mi NE
- Royal Hawaiian Estates3.7 mi SW
- Fern Acres4.6 mi NE
- Mountain View5.9 mi NW
- Mauna Loa Estates6.3 mi SW
- Hawaiian Acres7.1 mi NE
- Kurtistown9.3 mi NE
- Tiki Gardens9.5 mi NE
- Volcano9.6 mi W
- Volcano Golf Course9.7 mi W
- Ainaloa9.8 mi NE
- Orchidlands Estates10.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Fern Forest
What county is Fern Forest in?
Fern Forest is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Fern Forest, HI?
1,150 people lived in Fern Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fern Forest, HI?
The ZIP code of Fern Forest is 96778.
What is the elevation of Fern Forest?
2,264 feet (690 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fern Forest?
Eden Roc (3.0 mi), Royal Hawaiian Estates (3.7 mi), Fern Acres (4.6 mi), Mountain View (5.9 mi), Mauna Loa Estates (6.3 mi).
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