Papaikou
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Papaikou is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 1,166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paukaa, 1.9 miles S.
- 1,166residents (2020 Census)
- 236 ftelevation · 72 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 802 / sq mipopulation density
- 96783ZIP code
About Papaikou
Pāpaʻikou is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, and is a few miles north of the county seat, Hilo. The population of Pāpaʻikou was 1,166 at the 2020 census, down from 1,431 at the 2000 census.
Pāpaʻikou was the home of the Onomea Sugar Company. Notable people from Pāpaʻikou include William Whitmore Goodale Moir.
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Living in Papaikou
- Median household income
- $79,079
- Median home value
- $434,300
- Median rent
- $1,495/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Papaikou had 1,166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 802 per sq mi (310 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Papaikou at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,166 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.45 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi (1.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.7919° N, 155.0918° W |
| ZIP code | 96783 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1561550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Papaikou
- Paukaa1.9 mi S
- Pepeekeo3.0 mi N
- Wainaku3.4 mi S
- Honomu5.5 mi N
- Hilo7.1 mi S
- Keaau12.0 mi S
- Kurtistown14.3 mi S
- Laupahoehoe15.6 mi NW
- Hawaiian Paradise Park16.1 mi SE
- Orchidlands Estates17.0 mi S
- Hawaiian Acres18.1 mi S
- Mountain View18.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Papaikou
What county is Papaikou in?
Papaikou is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Papaikou, HI?
1,166 people lived in Papaikou at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Papaikou, HI?
The ZIP code of Papaikou is 96783.
What is the elevation of Papaikou?
236 feet (72 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Papaikou?
Paukaa (1.9 mi), Pepeekeo (3.0 mi), Wainaku (3.4 mi), Honomu (5.5 mi), Hilo (7.1 mi).
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