Punaluu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Punaluu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 1,374 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hauula, 2.5 miles NW.
- 1,374residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 858 / sq mipopulation density
- 96717ZIP code
About Punaluu
Punaluʻu (pronounced [punəluʔu]) is a census-designated place and rural community in the Koʻolauloa District on the island of Oʻahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, punaluʻu means "coral dived for", or in the case of the fishpond once located here, possibly "spring dived for". There is a very small commercial center located beside Punaluʻu Stream, and several condominium projects, including a high-rise building, located at Haleaha Beach and Kaluanui Beach. At the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 1,374.
A fringing reef extends off the shoreline. There are several beaches and a beach park in Punaluʻu, including Punaluʻu Beach Park, Punaluʻu Beach, Haleaha Beach, and Kaluanui Beach. Sugar cane was once grown on the narrow coastal plain inland from the highway.
The U.S. postal code for Punaluʻu is 96717.
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Living in Punaluu
- Median household income
- $86,953
- Median home value
- $888,200
- Median rent
- $2,029/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Punaluu had 1,374 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,374 |
|---|---|
| Density | 858 per sq mi (331 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Punaluu at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,374 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.60 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.5819° N, 157.8896° W |
| ZIP code | 96717 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1566500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Punaluu
- Hauula2.5 mi NW
- Kaaawa3.6 mi SE
- Laie4.9 mi NW
- Waiahole-Waikane6.8 mi S
- Kahuku7.5 mi NW
- Helemano8.9 mi W
- Kahaluu9.2 mi S
- Wahiawa10.0 mi SW
- Mililani Mauka10.0 mi SW
- Whitmore Village10.2 mi SW
- Ahuimanu10.4 mi S
- Kawela Bay10.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Punaluu
What county is Punaluu in?
Punaluu is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Punaluu, HI?
1,374 people lived in Punaluu at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Punaluu, HI?
The ZIP code of Punaluu is 96717.
What is the elevation of Punaluu?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Punaluu?
Hauula (2.5 mi), Kaaawa (3.6 mi), Laie (4.9 mi), Waiahole-Waikane (6.8 mi), Kahuku (7.5 mi).
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