Kawela Bay
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii

Kawela Bay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 325 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kahuku, 3.9 miles E.
- 325residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 559 / sq mipopulation density
- 96731ZIP code
About Kawela Bay
Kawela Bay is a census-designated place and small community in the Koʻolauloa District on the northern coast of the island of Oʻahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, ka wela means "the heat". As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 325.
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Living in Kawela Bay
- Median household income
- $74,205
- Median home value
- $912,700
- Median rent
- $2,500/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Kawela Bay had 325 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 325 |
|---|---|
| Density | 559 per sq mi (216 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kawela Bay at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 325 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.7002° N, 157.9986° W |
| ZIP code | 96731 |
| Official website | cityofalhambra.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1532700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kawela Bay
- Kahuku3.9 mi E
- Pupukea5.0 mi SW
- Laie6.2 mi SE
- Hauula8.3 mi SE
- Haleiwa9.2 mi SW
- Punaluu10.8 mi SE
- Helemano11.4 mi S
- Waialua12.1 mi SW
- Whitmore Village13.1 mi S
- Wahiawa13.8 mi S
- Mokuleia13.9 mi SW
- Kaaawa14.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kawela Bay
What county is Kawela Bay in?
Kawela Bay is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kawela Bay, HI?
325 people lived in Kawela Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kawela Bay, HI?
The ZIP code of Kawela Bay is 96731.
What is the elevation of Kawela Bay?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kawela Bay?
Kahuku (3.9 mi), Pupukea (5.0 mi), Laie (6.2 mi), Hauula (8.3 mi), Haleiwa (9.2 mi).
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