Laupahoehoe
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Laupahoehoe is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 1,147 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paauilo, 10.0 miles NW.
- 1,147residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 354 / sq mipopulation density
- 96780main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Laupahoehoe
Laupāhoehoe is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, in the District of North Hilo. The population was 581 at the 2010 census, up from 473 at the 2000 census. The community's name means "lava tip" and refers to the angular lava tip or cape formed by ancient pāhoehoe (smooth lava) flows which created the cape on which the community was built.
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Living in Laupahoehoe
- Median household income
- $63,977
- Median home value
- $578,300
- Median rent
- $1,286/mo
- Median age
- 51.2
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Laupahoehoe had 1,147 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,147 |
|---|---|
| Density | 354 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laupahoehoe at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,147 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.9733° N, 155.2342° W |
| ZIP codes | 96780, 96764 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1544150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laupahoehoe
- Paauilo10.0 mi NW
- Honomu10.8 mi SE
- Pepeekeo12.8 mi SE
- Papaikou15.6 mi SE
- Honokaa16.6 mi NW
- Paukaa17.1 mi SE
- Wainaku18.3 mi SE
- Hilo22.0 mi SE
- Kukuihaele23.6 mi NW
- Waimea25.5 mi W
- Keaau27.0 mi SE
- Kurtistown28.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Laupahoehoe
What county is Laupahoehoe in?
Laupahoehoe is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Laupahoehoe, HI?
1,147 people lived in Laupahoehoe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laupahoehoe, HI?
The main ZIP code is 96780. Other ZIP codes: 96764.
What is the elevation of Laupahoehoe?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laupahoehoe?
Paauilo (10.0 mi), Honomu (10.8 mi), Pepeekeo (12.8 mi), Papaikou (15.6 mi), Honokaa (16.6 mi).
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