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Pupukea, HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Population

4,679

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,361

ZIP codes

0

Pupukea and its ZIP codes

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Pupukea at a glance

  • Pupukea is about 6 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $100,368, close to the Hawaii median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,436,000 (71% above Hawaii) and median rent is $1,979 a month.

Local data for Pupukea, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pupukea, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$100,368

Poverty rate

14.8%

Median home value

$1,436,000

Median rent

$1,979/mo

Homeownership

60.8%

Bachelor's or higher

34.2%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

36.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (627), Japanese Americans (465), Irish Americans (427).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone68.5%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle1.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home21.9%

Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pupukea, 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

85° / 62°F

52.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pupukea, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.1%

U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.4%

U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts

Cities near Pupukea

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Kawela BayCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.6
HaleiwaCensus-designated place5.2 mi3.1
KahukuCensus-designated place6.8 mi1
LaieCensus-designated place7.9 mi1.3
WaialuaCensus-designated place8.1 mi2.2
MokuleiaCensus-designated place8.7 mi2.7
HelemanoCensus-designated place9.1 mi0.5
HauulaCensus-designated place9.5 mi1.2
Whitmore VillageCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
WahiawaCensus-designated place11 mi2.3
PunaluuCensus-designated place12 mi1.6
Schofield BarracksCensus-designated place12 mi2.8
Wheeler AFBCensus-designated place13 mi2.3
Mililani MaukaCensus-designated place14 mi4
Waipio AcresCensus-designated place14 mi1
Makaha ValleyCensus-designated place15 mi3.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pupukea, HI in?
Pupukea is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Pupukea, HI?
About 4,679 people live in Pupukea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pupukea?
Nearby places include Kawela Bay (3.9 mi), Haleiwa (5.2 mi), Kahuku (6.8 mi), Laie (7.9 mi), Waialua (8.1 mi).

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