Waialua
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Waialua is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 4,062 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haleiwa, 2.9 miles NE.
- 4,062residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 1,854 / sq mipopulation density
- 96791ZIP code
About Waialua
Waialua (Hawaiian pronunciation: [vɐjəˈluwə] ) is a census-designated place and North Shore community in the Waialua District on the island of Oʻahu, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 4,062.
Waialua was one of the six original districts of ancient Hawaii on the island, known as moku. Waialua is a former (sugar) mill town and residential area, quite different in its quiet ambiance from nearby Haleʻiwa, which is more commercial and tourist-oriented. The Waialua Sugar Mill is the center of town and the historical base of its plantation history.
The U.S. postal code for Waialua is 96791.
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Living in Waialua
- Median household income
- $88,269
- Median home value
- $997,200
- Median rent
- $1,678/mo
- Median age
- 49
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Waialua had 4,062 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,062 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,854 per sq mi (716 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waialua at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,062 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.19 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.5674° N, 158.1205° W |
| ZIP code | 96791 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1574000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waialua
- Haleiwa2.9 mi NE
- Mokuleia3.4 mi W
- Schofield Barracks6.3 mi SE
- Helemano6.8 mi E
- Whitmore Village7.0 mi SE
- Makaha Valley7.1 mi SW
- Pupukea7.1 mi NE
- Wahiawa8.0 mi SE
- Wheeler AFB8.4 mi SE
- Waianae8.8 mi SW
- Makaha9.3 mi SW
- Waipio Acres9.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waialua
What county is Waialua in?
Waialua is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Waialua, HI?
4,062 people lived in Waialua at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waialua, HI?
The ZIP code of Waialua is 96791.
What is the elevation of Waialua?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waialua?
Haleiwa (2.9 mi), Mokuleia (3.4 mi), Schofield Barracks (6.3 mi), Helemano (6.8 mi), Whitmore Village (7.0 mi).
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