Ewa Beach, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96706
Honolulu County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 62,730
- 1,418/sq mi High-density area
- $129,456
- Median income Above-median income area
- $830,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ewa Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,418
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96706 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96706 (Ewa Beach, HI) fell -7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 459.0 in 2023 to 427.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 96706 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ewa Beach, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 62,730 residents across 44.2 square miles, a density of 1,418 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96706 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,456 (40% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,254. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 3.4%. Median home value is $830,100 (7% above the average Hawaii ZIP) and median rent is $2,779; 69.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96706 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 96706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ewa Beach, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96706.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96706, Ewa Beach, 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
62,730
Population
44.2
Area (sq mi)
1,418
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96706?
34.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
18.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$129,456
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$42,254
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96706 ranks nationally
Ewa Beach, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$129,456 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
25,063housing units
25,063
Total Housing Units
24,139
Occupied Units
924
Vacant Units
3.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$830,100
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$2,779
Median Rent
1998
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
-7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
427
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+327%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96706 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +327% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 334 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 366 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 421 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 459 |
| 2024 | -7.0% | 427 |
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 454 business establishments in ZIP 96706, employing approximately 5,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,764,000.
454
Businesses
5,048
Employees
$308.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 55 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 6.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 96706 vs 96818 →
ZIP 96706 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96797
Waipahu (96797)
72,289 residents
- 96706
Ewa Beach (96706)
62,730 residents
- 96789
Mililani (96789)
54,129 residents
- 96818
Honolulu (96818)
50,586 residents
- 96819
Honolulu (96819)
49,492 residents
- 96782
Pearl City (96782)
40,496 residents
- 96701
Aiea (96701)
40,281 residents
- 96707
Kapolei (96707)
38,817 residents
- 96860 1,124
Jbphh (96860)
1,124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96706 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96706
Ewa Beach (96706)
$129,456 median income
- 96789
Mililani (96789)
$127,066 median income
- 96707
Kapolei (96707)
$119,940 median income
- 96797
Waipahu (96797)
$114,654 median income
- 96701
Aiea (96701)
$111,173 median income
- 96782
Pearl City (96782)
$108,669 median income
- 96818
Honolulu (96818)
$100,567 median income
- 96819
Honolulu (96819)
$99,848 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96706 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96818 | Honolulu, HI | 50,586 | 5.1 mi |
| 96853 | Jbphh, HI | 462 | 5.3 mi |
| 96707 | Kapolei, HI | 38,817 | 4.5 mi |
| 96860 | Jbphh, HI | 1,124 | 5.1 mi |
| 96797 | Waipahu, HI | 72,289 | 6.3 mi |
| 96859 | Tripler Army Medical Center, HI | 156 | 8.2 mi |
| 96819 | Honolulu, HI | 49,492 | 9.1 mi |
| 96782 | Pearl City, HI | 40,496 | 7.7 mi |
| 96701 | Aiea, HI | 40,281 | 8.6 mi |
| 96789 | Mililani, HI | 54,129 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96706, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (62,730 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 96706 in?
ZIP code 96706 (Ewa Beach) 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 96706?
ZIP code 96706 in Ewa Beach, HI has a population of 62,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96706?
The median household income in ZIP 96706 is $129,456, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96706?
The median home value in ZIP 96706 is $830,100, which is 198% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96706 is Asian at 42.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96706?
ZIP code 96706 has 454 business establishments employing approximately 5,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96706 are: Health care and social assistance (76), Construction (55), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96706 decreased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 327%. 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 96706?
In ZIP code 96706, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 96706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96706 is 35.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96706?
In ZIP code 96706, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96706 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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