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Aiea, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96701

Honolulu County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,281
823/sq mi
$111,173
Median income
$941,600
Median home value
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aiea pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
823
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aiea, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 40,281 residents across 49.0 square miles, a density of 823 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.

ZIP 96701 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,173 (20% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $51,857. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $941,600 (21% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,976 monthly, and 69.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 96701, plus 6 more within Honolulu County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 96701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aiea, HI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96701.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96701, Aiea, HI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,281

Population

49.0

Area (sq mi)

823

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96701?

45.7

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

17.6%

Foreign-Born

White 11.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 56.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 7.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$111,173

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$51,857

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96701 ranks nationally

Aiea, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$111,173 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,276

Total Housing Units

14,391

Occupied Units

885

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$941,600

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,976

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

342

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+242%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96701 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 257
2021 +1.7% 261
2022 +17.7% 307
2023 +5.8% 325
2024 +5.1% 342

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,003 business establishments in ZIP 96701, employing approximately 13,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $767,446,000.

1,003

Businesses

13,332

Employees

$767.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 178 17.8%
Retail trade 162 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 127 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 98 9.8%
Construction 85 8.5%
Wholesale trade 67 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 4.7%
Finance and insurance 39 3.9%
Manufacturing 21 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.8%
Information 15 1.5%
Educational services 15 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 96701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96701 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 96701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 96701 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96859 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 156 2.6 mi
96782 Pearl City, HI 40,496 2.6 mi
96819 Honolulu, HI 49,492 3.6 mi
96860 Jbphh, HI 1,124 4.0 mi
96818 Honolulu, HI 50,586 4.3 mi
96853 Jbphh, HI 462 4.9 mi
96797 Waipahu, HI 72,289 5.6 mi
96744 Kaneohe, HI 54,247 5.3 mi
96817 Honolulu, HI 54,628 5.5 mi
96850 Honolulu, HI 0 6.8 mi

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Waipahu, HI
Pop: 72,289
96706 standard
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Pop: 62,730
96817 standard
Honolulu, HI
Pop: 54,628
96744 standard
Kaneohe, HI
Pop: 54,247
96789 standard
Mililani, HI
Pop: 54,129
96734 standard
Kailua, HI
Pop: 50,746

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96701 in? ▼
ZIP code 96701 (Aiea) is located in Honolulu County, Hawaii. Honolulu County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/honolulu-hi.
What is the population of ZIP code 96701? ▼
ZIP code 96701 in Aiea, HI has a population of 40,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96701 is $111,173, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96701 is $941,600, which is 239% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96701 is Asian at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96701? ▼
ZIP code 96701 has 1,003 business establishments employing approximately 13,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96701 are: Health care and social assistance (178), Retail trade (162), Accommodation and food services (127). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96701 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96701? ▼
In ZIP code 96701, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 96701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96701 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96701? ▼
In ZIP code 96701, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96701 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.