Wainaku
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Wainaku is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with 1,147 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 256 ft (78 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paukaa, 1.5 miles N.
- 1,147residents (2020 Census)
- 256 ftelevation · 78 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 868 / sq mipopulation density
- 96783ZIP code
About Wainaku
Wainaku (Hawaiian for 'pushing water') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 1,147 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Wainaku
- Median household income
- $69,205
- Median home value
- $536,100
- Median rent
- $1,583/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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Wainaku had 1,147 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,147 |
|---|---|
| Density | 868 per sq mi (335 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wainaku at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,147 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.32 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.7429° N, 155.0966° W |
| ZIP code | 96783 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1578950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wainaku
- Paukaa1.5 mi N
- Papaikou3.4 mi N
- Hilo3.8 mi S
- Pepeekeo6.2 mi N
- Keaau8.8 mi S
- Honomu8.8 mi N
- Kurtistown11.0 mi S
- Hawaiian Paradise Park13.4 mi SE
- Orchidlands Estates13.9 mi SE
- Hawaiian Acres14.9 mi S
- Mountain View15.5 mi S
- Tiki Gardens16.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wainaku
What county is Wainaku in?
Wainaku is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Wainaku, HI?
1,147 people lived in Wainaku at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wainaku, HI?
The ZIP code of Wainaku is 96783.
What is the elevation of Wainaku?
256 feet (78 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wainaku?
Paukaa (1.5 mi), Papaikou (3.4 mi), Hilo (3.8 mi), Pepeekeo (6.2 mi), Keaau (8.8 mi).
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