Kukuihaele
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Kukuihaele is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 281 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Honokaa, 7.0 miles SE.
- 281residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 164 / sq mipopulation density
- 96727ZIP code
About Kukuihaele
Kukuihaele (Hawaiian for 'traveling light') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 281 at the 2020 census.
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- $647,700
- Median age
- 48.7
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Kukuihaele had 281 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 281 |
|---|---|
| Density | 164 per sq mi (63 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kukuihaele at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 281 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.71 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.1213° N, 155.5625° W |
| ZIP code | 96727 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1541000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kukuihaele
- Honokaa7.0 mi SE
- Waimea8.7 mi SW
- Paauilo13.6 mi SE
- Halaula15.4 mi NW
- Kapaau17.4 mi NW
- Hawi19.4 mi W
- Waikoloa Village20.0 mi SW
- Puako21.7 mi SW
- Laupahoehoe23.6 mi SE
- Waikoloa Beach Resort24.3 mi SW
- Honomu34.1 mi SE
- Pepeekeo35.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kukuihaele
What county is Kukuihaele in?
Kukuihaele is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Kukuihaele, HI?
281 people lived in Kukuihaele at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kukuihaele, HI?
The ZIP code of Kukuihaele is 96727.
What is the elevation of Kukuihaele?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kukuihaele?
Honokaa (7.0 mi), Waimea (8.7 mi), Paauilo (13.6 mi), Halaula (15.4 mi), Kapaau (17.4 mi).
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