Waipahu
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii

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.
- 43,485residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 16,238 / sq mipopulation density
- 96797ZIP code
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 had 43,485 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,485 |
|---|---|
| Density | 16,238 per sq mi (6,269 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waipahu at a glance
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
|---|---|
| County | Honolulu County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 43,485 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.68 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.3849° N, 158.0110° W |
| ZIP code | 96797 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1579700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waipahu
- Waikele1.3 mi N
- West Loch Estate1.9 mi SW
- Royal Kunia1.9 mi NW
- Waipio2.2 mi NE
- East Kapolei2.4 mi SW
- Ewa Villages3.5 mi SW
- Ewa Gentry3.6 mi S
- Pearl City3.7 mi E
- Mililani Town4.3 mi N
- Kapolei4.8 mi SW
- Makakilo4.9 mi W
- Iroquois Point4.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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