Waimalu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii

Waimalu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 13,817 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aiea, 0.7 miles SE.
- 13,817residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 7,547 / sq mipopulation density
- 96860ZIP code
About Waimalu
Waimalu (Hawaiian pronunciation: [vɐjˈmɐlu] , lit. 'sheltered water') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 13,817 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Waimalu
- Median household income
- $89,232
- Median home value
- $597,800
- Median rent
- $1,931/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Waimalu had 13,817 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,817 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,547 per sq mi (2,914 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waimalu at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,817 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.83 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.3909° N, 157.9342° W |
| ZIP code | 96860 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1577750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waimalu
- Aiea0.7 mi SE
- Halawa1.5 mi SE
- Pearl City1.7 mi NW
- Waipio4.3 mi W
- Hickam Housing4.3 mi S
- Waikele4.7 mi W
- Waipahu5.0 mi W
- Iroquois Point5.6 mi SW
- West Loch Estate6.2 mi W
- Royal Kunia6.4 mi W
- Mililani Town6.4 mi NW
- Ahuimanu6.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waimalu
What county is Waimalu in?
Waimalu is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Waimalu, HI?
13,817 people lived in Waimalu at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waimalu, HI?
The ZIP code of Waimalu is 96860.
What is the elevation of Waimalu?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waimalu?
Aiea (0.7 mi), Halawa (1.5 mi), Pearl City (1.7 mi), Waipio (4.3 mi), Hickam Housing (4.3 mi).
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