Fern Forest

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Aerial view of Fern Forest, Hawaii
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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.

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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Median household income
$42,917
Median home value
$170,900
Median age
51.4
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Fern Forest, HI population

Fern Forest had 1,150 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,150
Density92 per sq mi (36 per km²)

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

Fern Forest at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyHawaii County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,150 (2020)
Land area12.47 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Coordinates19.4647° N, 155.1324° W
ZIP code96778
Census code (GEOID)1507675

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

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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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