Waipahu

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii

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Waipahu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 43,485 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waikele, 1.3 miles N.

About Waipahu

Waipahu (Hawaiian pronunciation: [vɐjˈpɐhu] ) is a former sugarcane plantation town and now census-designated place (CDP) in the ʻEwa District on the island of Oʻahu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 43,485. The U.S. postal code for Waipahu is 96797.

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Living in Waipahu

Median household income
$103,895
Median home value
$868,600
Median rent
$1,658/mo
Median age
40.2
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Waipahu, HI population

Waipahu had 43,485 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census43,485
Density16,238 per sq mi (6,269 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Waipahu at a glance

StateHawaii (HI)
CountyHonolulu County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population43,485 (2020)
Land area2.68 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²)
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates21.3849° N, 158.0110° W
ZIP code96797
Census code (GEOID)1579700

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Waipahu

What county is Waipahu in?

Waipahu is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

What is the population of Waipahu, HI?

43,485 people lived in Waipahu at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Waipahu, HI?

The ZIP code of Waipahu is 96797.

What is the elevation of Waipahu?

62 feet (19 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Waipahu?

Waikele (1.3 mi), West Loch Estate (1.9 mi), Royal Kunia (1.9 mi), Waipio (2.2 mi), East Kapolei (2.4 mi).

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