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Punaluu, HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Population

950

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

594

ZIP codes

0

Punaluu and its ZIP codes

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Punaluu at a glance

  • Punaluu is about 2.6 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $86,953 a year, 13% less than the Hawaii figure of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $888,200 (6% above Hawaii) and median rent is $2,029 a month.

Local data for Punaluu, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Punaluu, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$86,953

Poverty rate

17.1%

Median home value

$888,200

Median rent

$2,029/mo

Homeownership

52.7%

Bachelor's or higher

30.4%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

32.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (141), Irish Americans (48), Mexican Americans (45).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Honolulu County. PPP loans are for Punaluu.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,144

455,202 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,681

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.5B

FY 2026, $10,325 per person

Honolulu County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Punaluu, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone52.9%
  • Carpooled16.9%
  • Public transit8.9%
  • Walked6.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home12.7%

Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Punaluu, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

2,733

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

6,934

4.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 66°F

50.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Punaluu, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.7%

U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

Cities near Punaluu

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HauulaCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.2
KaaawaCensus-designated place3.6 mi0.8
LaieCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.3
Waiahole-WaikaneCensus-designated place6.4 mi6.8
KahukuCensus-designated place8.1 mi1
KahaluuCensus-designated place8.7 mi3.5
HelemanoCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.5
WahiawaCensus-designated place9.9 mi2.3
Mililani MaukaCensus-designated place10 mi4
Whitmore VillageCensus-designated place10 mi0.9
AhuimanuCensus-designated place10 mi2.7
Kawela BayCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
Waipio AcresCensus-designated place11 mi1
PupukeaCensus-designated place12 mi3.4
Wheeler AFBCensus-designated place12 mi2.3
HeeiaCensus-designated place12 mi3.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Punaluu, HI in?
Punaluu is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Punaluu, HI?
About 950 people live in Punaluu, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Punaluu?
Nearby places include Hauula (2.5 mi), Kaaawa (3.6 mi), Laie (4.9 mi), Waiahole-Waikane (6.4 mi), Kahuku (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023