Poipu
Census-designated place in Kauai County, Hawaii
Poipu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kauai County, Hawaii, with 1,299 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Koloa, 1.2 miles N.
- 1,299residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 501 / sq mipopulation density
- 96756ZIP code
About Poipu
Poʻipū (literally, "crashing waves" in Hawaiian) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County on the southern side of the island of Kauaʻi in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. The population was 1,299 at the 2020 census. The town features a group of high-end hotels, resorts and two main shopping centers.
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Living in Poipu
- Median household income
- $143,333
- Median home value
- $1,110,000
- Median rent
- $2,840/mo
- Median age
- 60.5
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Poipu had 1,299 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,299 |
|---|---|
| Density | 501 per sq mi (194 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poipu at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kauai County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,299 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.59 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.8860° N, 159.4572° W |
| ZIP code | 96756 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1564550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poipu
- Koloa1.2 mi N
- Lawai3.6 mi NW
- Omao3.9 mi NW
- Kalaheo4.5 mi NW
- Puhi6.7 mi NE
- Eleele8.2 mi W
- Hanapepe8.5 mi W
- Lihue8.8 mi NE
- Hanamaulu10.4 mi NE
- Kaumakani11.1 mi W
- Pakala Village12.5 mi W
- Wailua Homesteads13.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Poipu
What county is Poipu in?
Poipu is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Poipu, HI?
1,299 people lived in Poipu at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poipu, HI?
The ZIP code of Poipu is 96756.
What is the elevation of Poipu?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poipu?
Koloa (1.2 mi), Lawai (3.6 mi), Omao (3.9 mi), Kalaheo (4.5 mi), Puhi (6.7 mi).
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