Haleiwa

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii

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Haleiwa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 4,941 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waialua, 2.9 miles SW.

About Haleiwa

Haleʻiwa (Hawaiian pronunciation: [həleˈʔivə] ) is a North Shore community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Waialua District of the island of Oʻahu, City and County of Honolulu.

Haleʻiwa is on Waialua akanmuth Bay, the mouth of Anahulu Stream (also known as Anahulu River). A small boat harbor is there, and the shore of the bay is surrounded by Haleʻiwa Beach Park (north side) and Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park (south side). Further west from the center of town is Kaiaka State Recreation Area on Kiaka Point beside Kaiaka Bay.

As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 4,941. The 2018 estimate was 4,040. It is the largest commercial center on the North Shore of the island. Its old plantation town character is preserved in many of the buildings, making this a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, visiting surfing, paddle-boarding, and diving sites along the north shore. The U.S. postal code for Haleʻiwa, including Kawailoa, is 96712.

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Living in Haleiwa

Median household income
$97,780
Median home value
$1,091,700
Median rent
$2,018/mo
Median age
45
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Haleiwa, HI population

Haleiwa had 4,941 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,941
Density1,605 per sq mi (620 per km²)

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

Haleiwa at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyHonolulu County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population4,941 (2020)
Land area3.08 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Water area2.10 sq mi (5.44 km²)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates21.6024° N, 158.0956° W
ZIP code96791
Census code (GEOID)1510750

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

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Frequently asked questions about Haleiwa

What county is Haleiwa in?

Haleiwa is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Haleiwa, HI?

4,941 people lived in Haleiwa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Haleiwa, HI?

The ZIP code of Haleiwa is 96791.

What is the elevation of Haleiwa?

13 feet (4 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Haleiwa?

Waialua (2.9 mi), Pupukea (4.2 mi), Mokuleia (5.1 mi), Helemano (6.7 mi), Whitmore Village (7.5 mi).

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