Kula, HI: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Kula, HI is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Maui County in the state of Hawaii. Our data estimates 7,621 residents, places it at 20.771°N, 156.328°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 Kula, HI?

What is the population of Kula, HI?

Kula has an estimated population of 7,621. That makes it the 41st largest of the 149 places we list in Hawaii, and the 8th largest of 30 places in Maui County. The typical place in Hawaii has about 3,145 residents, so Kula is roughly 2.4 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 Ahuimanu (8,023), Pukalani (7,695), Waikele (7,442), Makawao (7,341), Lihue (7,267). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Kula differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Kula?

Kula has about 220 people per square mile (85 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Hawaii, it is denser than about 21% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Kula use?

The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Kula: 96790, 96784. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. 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 Kula in?

Kula 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 2,313 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 Kula located in Hawaii?

Kula lies in the eastern part of Hawaii, at 20.771° north latitude and 156.328° west longitude. The state capital, Honolulu, is about 105 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Fort Bragg, CA, roughly 2,313 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Kula is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Honolulu, HI, 105 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Kula, HI?

The closest listed place to Kula is Pukalani, HI, 4.4 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Kula in?

Kula is in Maui County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 15009. The county contains 30 places in our data, 11 of which have their own page here and 19 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Kahului (31,336), Kihei (22,402), Wailuku (17,708), Lahaina (12,776), Waihee-Waiehu (9,319). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Kula from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Kula is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 2,484 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 4,908 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 Kula?

No. In our data, Kula in Maui 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.

Planning a move to Kula?

If you are weighing Kula, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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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.