Naalehu
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Naalehu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 811 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 738 ft (225 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waiohinu, 2.6 miles W.
- 811residents (2020 Census)
- 738 ftelevation · 225 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 374 / sq mipopulation density
- 96772ZIP code
About Naalehu
Nāʻālehu is a community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. Nāʻālehu is Hawaiian for "the volcanic ashes". It is one of the southernmost communities with a post office in the 50 states of the United States. (See List of extreme points of the United States.) For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Nāʻālehu as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 866 at the 2010 census, down from 919 at the 2000 census.
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Living in Naalehu
- Median household income
- $67,679
- Median home value
- $234,100
- Median rent
- $1,617/mo
- Median age
- 30.3
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Naalehu had 811 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 811 |
|---|---|
| Density | 374 per sq mi (144 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Naalehu at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 811 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.17 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.0698° N, 155.5751° W |
| ZIP code | 96772 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1553600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Naalehu
- Waiohinu2.6 mi W
- Discovery Harbour3.8 mi SW
- Pahala11.0 mi NE
- Hawaiian Ocean View13.2 mi W
- Honaunau-Napoopoo32.1 mi NW
- Volcano Golf Course32.2 mi NE
- Mauna Loa Estates33.8 mi NE
- Volcano34.7 mi NE
- Royal Hawaiian Estates36.2 mi NE
- Captain Cook36.2 mi NW
- Kealakekua38.5 mi NW
- Fern Forest39.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Naalehu
What county is Naalehu in?
Naalehu is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Naalehu, HI?
811 people lived in Naalehu at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Naalehu, HI?
The ZIP code of Naalehu is 96772.
What is the elevation of Naalehu?
738 feet (225 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Naalehu?
Waiohinu (2.6 mi), Discovery Harbour (3.8 mi), Pahala (11.0 mi), Hawaiian Ocean View (13.2 mi), Honaunau-Napoopoo (32.1 mi).
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