Pahala
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Pahala is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 1,403 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Naalehu, 11.0 miles SW.
- 1,403residents (2020 Census)
- 919 ftelevation · 280 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 2,184 / sq mipopulation density
- 96777ZIP code
About Pahala
Pāhala is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 1,403 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Pahala
- Median household income
- $71,518
- Median home value
- $224,500
- Median age
- 32.4
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Pahala had 1,403 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,403 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,184 per sq mi (843 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pahala at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,403 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.1992° N, 155.4773° W |
| ZIP code | 96777 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1559750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pahala
- Naalehu11.0 mi SW
- Waiohinu12.6 mi SW
- Discovery Harbour14.6 mi SW
- Hawaiian Ocean View20.7 mi W
- Volcano Golf Course21.2 mi NE
- Mauna Loa Estates23.0 mi NE
- Volcano23.7 mi NE
- Royal Hawaiian Estates25.4 mi NE
- Fern Forest29.0 mi NE
- Honaunau-Napoopoo29.8 mi NW
- Mountain View30.0 mi NE
- Eden Roc32.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pahala
What county is Pahala in?
Pahala is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Pahala, HI?
1,403 people lived in Pahala at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pahala, HI?
The ZIP code of Pahala is 96777.
What is the elevation of Pahala?
919 feet (280 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pahala?
Naalehu (11.0 mi), Waiohinu (12.6 mi), Discovery Harbour (14.6 mi), Hawaiian Ocean View (20.7 mi), Volcano Golf Course (21.2 mi).
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