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Honomu, HI
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96728.
Population
376
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
823
ZIP codes
1
Honomu and its ZIP codes
Honomu at a glance
- Honomu is about 3.7 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
Local data for Honomu, HI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hawaii County. PPP loans are for Honomu.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,757
74,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,694
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Honomu, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
1,994
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,215
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 61°F
148.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Honomu, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.2%
U.S. 33.3% -7.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Honomu
1 in or overlapping Honomu. Population shown
Cities near Honomu
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PepeekeoCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.1 |
| PapaikouCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| PaukaaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WainakuCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| LaupahoehoeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| HiloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 53.6 |
| KeaauCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.3 |
| KurtistownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.2 |
| PaauiloCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Hawaiian Paradise ParkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 15.3 |
| Orchidlands EstatesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.7 |
| Hawaiian AcresCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 19.4 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 54.9 |
| Tiki GardensCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| AinaloaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2 |
| Fern AcresCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Honomu, HI in?
- Honomu is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- What ZIP codes are in Honomu, HI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Honomu include 96728.
- What is the population of Honomu, HI?
- About 376 people live in Honomu, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Honomu?
- Nearby places include Pepeekeo (2.6 mi), Papaikou (5.4 mi), Paukaa (7.5 mi), Wainaku (8.6 mi), Laupahoehoe (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023