Waimanalo Beach
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Waimanalo Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 4,823 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waimanalo, 2.5 miles W.
- 4,823residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 2,442 / sq mipopulation density
- 96795ZIP code
About Waimanalo Beach
Waimānalo Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of Koʻolaupoko, on the island of Oʻahu in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. This small windward community is located near the eastern end of the island, and the climate is dry. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 4,823. This neighborhood is close to, but somewhat separate from Waimānalo, although the two form a single community.
Waimānalo Beach (the town) lies along the eastern half of Waimānalo Beach (the beach), with an overall length of nearly 5.5 mi (8.9 km), the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on Oʻahu. Waimānalo Beach has sparse commercial development along Kalanianaole Highway, and is noteworthy for its local flavor and proximity to Makapuʻu Beach and Sea Life Park, which lie closer to Makapuʻu Point at the east end of the island of Oʻahu. There are no hotels here.
The U.S. postal code for Waimānalo Beach and Waimānalo is 96795.
Kazuo Sakamaki, the first prisoner of war taken by U.S. forces during World War II, was captured on December 8, 1941, on Waimānalo Beach the day after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and surrounding targets in Honolulu by Imperial Japanese Navy forces.
The Anderson Estate, which was featured in the TV series Magnum, P.I. as "Robin's Nest", is located in Waimānalo Beach.
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Living in Waimanalo Beach
- Median household income
- $127,450
- Median home value
- $852,300
- Median rent
- $1,275/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Waimanalo Beach had 4,823 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,823 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,442 per sq mi (943 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waimanalo Beach at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,823 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.3299° N, 157.6940° W |
| ZIP code | 96795 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1578200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waimanalo Beach
- Waimanalo2.5 mi W
- East Honolulu3.2 mi SW
- Kailua5.3 mi NW
- Maunawili5.6 mi NW
- Kaneohe8.2 mi NW
- Kaneohe Base8.8 mi NW
- Urban Honolulu9.9 mi W
- Heeia10.2 mi NW
- Ahuimanu12.0 mi NW
- Kahaluu12.9 mi NW
- Halawa14.8 mi W
- Aiea15.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waimanalo Beach
What county is Waimanalo Beach in?
Waimanalo Beach is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Waimanalo Beach, HI?
4,823 people lived in Waimanalo Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waimanalo Beach, HI?
The ZIP code of Waimanalo Beach is 96795.
What is the elevation of Waimanalo Beach?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waimanalo Beach?
Waimanalo (2.5 mi), East Honolulu (3.2 mi), Kailua (5.3 mi), Maunawili (5.6 mi), Kaneohe (8.2 mi).
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