Waianae
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii

Waianae is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 13,614 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Makaha Valley, 2.1 miles N.
- 13,614residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 2,524 / sq mipopulation density
- 96792ZIP code
About Waianae
Waiʻanae (Hawaiian pronunciation: [vɐjʔəˈnɐe̯]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 13,614.
Its name means "waters of the mullet". Its etymology is shared with the far northern Wellington suburb of Waikanae, located in New Zealand.
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Living in Waianae
- Median household income
- $81,733
- Median home value
- $518,300
- Median rent
- $1,277/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Waianae had 13,614 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,614 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,524 per sq mi (975 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waianae at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,614 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.39 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.69 sq mi (4.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.4535° N, 158.1815° W |
| ZIP code | 96792 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1574450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waianae
- Makaha Valley2.1 mi N
- Makaha2.4 mi W
- Maili2.7 mi S
- Nanakuli4.0 mi S
- Schofield Barracks8.1 mi E
- Mokuleia8.7 mi N
- Waialua8.8 mi NE
- Ko Olina9.0 mi SE
- Makakilo9.2 mi SE
- Wheeler AFB9.5 mi E
- Royal Kunia10.2 mi E
- Waipio Acres10.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waianae
What county is Waianae in?
Waianae is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Waianae, HI?
13,614 people lived in Waianae at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waianae, HI?
The ZIP code of Waianae is 96792.
What is the elevation of Waianae?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waianae?
Makaha Valley (2.1 mi), Makaha (2.4 mi), Maili (2.7 mi), Nanakuli (4.0 mi), Schofield Barracks (8.1 mi).
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