Kailua
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Kailua is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 40,514 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maunawili, 3.1 miles SW.
- 40,514residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.1 km²
- 5,212 / sq mipopulation density
- 96734ZIP code
About Kailua
Kailua (English: kye-LOO-ə, Hawaiian: [kɐjˈluwə]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It lies in the Koʻolaupoko District of the island of Oʻahu on the windward coast at Kailua Bay. It is in the judicial district and the ahupua'a named Ko'olaupoko. It is 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Honolulu – over Nu‘uanu Pali.
In the Hawaiian language Kailua means "two seas" or "two currents", a contraction of the words kai (meaning "sea" or "sea water") and ʻelua (meaning "two"); it is so named because of the two former fishponds in the district (Kawainui and Kaʻelepulu) or the two currents that run through Kailua Bay.
Kailua is primarily a residential community, with a centralized commercial district along Kailua Road. The population was 50,000 in 1992. In the 2017 census, the population had dropped to 38,000. The population was 40,514 at the 2020 census.
Places of note in Kailua include Kailua Beach Park, Kaʻōhao or Lanikai Beach, Kawainui Marsh, Maunawili Falls, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii. It was home to Barack Obama’s winter White House.
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Living in Kailua
- Median household income
- $148,582
- Median home value
- $1,353,700
- Median rent
- $3,093/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Kailua had 40,514 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,514 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,212 per sq mi (2,012 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kailua at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 40,514 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.77 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Water area | 2.82 sq mi (7.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.3968° N, 157.7358° W |
| ZIP code | 96734 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1523150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kailua
- Maunawili3.1 mi SW
- Kaneohe Base3.5 mi N
- Kaneohe3.6 mi W
- Waimanalo3.8 mi S
- Waimanalo Beach5.3 mi SE
- Heeia5.6 mi W
- Ahuimanu7.3 mi W
- East Honolulu7.5 mi S
- Kahaluu8.0 mi NW
- Urban Honolulu8.8 mi SW
- Waiahole-Waikane10.6 mi NW
- Halawa11.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kailua
What county is Kailua in?
Kailua is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kailua, HI?
40,514 people lived in Kailua at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kailua, HI?
The ZIP code of Kailua is 96734.
What is the elevation of Kailua?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kailua?
Maunawili (3.1 mi), Kaneohe Base (3.5 mi), Kaneohe (3.6 mi), Waimanalo (3.8 mi), Waimanalo Beach (5.3 mi).
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