Hanamaulu, HI: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Hanamaulu, HI is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Kauai County in the state of Hawaii. Our data estimates 5,150 residents, places it at 21.995°N, 159.349°W, and lists it in Hawaii-Aleutian time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Hanamaulu, HI?

What is the population of Hanamaulu, HI?

Hanamaulu has an estimated population of 5,150. That makes it the 57th largest of the 149 places we list in Hawaii, and the 5th largest of 23 places in Kauai County. The typical place in Hawaii has about 3,145 residents, so Hanamaulu is roughly 1.6 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Hawaii with a similar population include Kalaheo (5,487), Waipio Acres (5,451), Hawaiian Beaches (5,320), Kahaluu-Keauhou (5,291), Hawaiian Ocean View (5,011). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Hanamaulu differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Hanamaulu?

Hanamaulu has about 4,048 people per square mile (1,563 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Hawaii, it is denser than about 80% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Hanamaulu use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Hanamaulu: 96766. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Hanamaulu in?

Hanamaulu is in the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone, which is UTC−10 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone Pacific/Honolulu). The area does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays on standard time all year. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fort Bragg, CA, about 2,409 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Hawaii-Aleutian time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Hanamaulu located in Hawaii?

Hanamaulu lies in the northwestern part of Hawaii, at 21.995° north latitude and 159.349° west longitude. The state capital, Honolulu, is about 107 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Fort Bragg, CA, roughly 2,409 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Hanamaulu is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Honolulu, HI, 107 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Hanamaulu, HI?

The closest listed place to Hanamaulu is Lihue, HI, 1.6 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Hanamaulu in?

Hanamaulu is in Kauai County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 15007. The county contains 23 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 18 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Kapaa (10,580), Lihue (7,267), Wailua Homesteads (6,117), Kalaheo (5,487), Puhi (3,850). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Hanamaulu from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Hanamaulu is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 2,613 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 5,011 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Hanamaulu?

No. In our data, Hanamaulu in Kauai County, Hawaii is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.