Haleiwa, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96712
Honolulu County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,352
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $88,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,400,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Haleiwa pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 137
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96712 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96712 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Haleiwa, Honolulu County, Hawaii, home to 7,352 residents across 53.6 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96712 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,333 (5% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,909. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,400,100 (80% above the average Hawaii ZIP) and median rent is $1,966; 55.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96712 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 96712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haleiwa, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96712.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 96712, Haleiwa, 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
7,352
Population
53.6
Area (sq mi)
137
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96712?
40.6
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
12.8%
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?
$88,333
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$52,909
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96712 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Haleiwa, HI household income vs. every Hawaii ZIP code
Median household income among 83 reporting Hawaii ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,333 37th percentile higher than 37% of 83 Hawaii 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
3,218housing units
3,218
Total Housing Units
2,870
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,400,100
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$1,966
Median Rent
1973
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
+20.5%
YoY Change (2022)
407
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+307%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96712 have increased 20.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +307% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +11.2% | 324 |
| 2019 | -0.0% | 324 |
| 2020 | +2.6% | 332 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 338 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 407 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 248 business establishments in ZIP 96712, employing approximately 1,979 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,431,000.
248
Businesses
1,979
Employees
$73.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 21.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 20.6% |
| Construction | 22 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Information | 8 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.0% |
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 96712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96786
Wahiawa (96786)
40,859 residents
- 96791 8,014
Waialua (96791)
8,014 residents
- 96712 7,352
Haleiwa (96712)
7,352 residents
- 96762 6,419
Laie (96762)
6,419 residents
- 96731 3,292
Kahuku (96731)
3,292 residents
- 96857 2,522
Schofield Barracks (96857)
2,522 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96712 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96762
Laie (96762)
$125,645 median income
- 96791
Waialua (96791)
$97,470 median income
- 96712
Haleiwa (96712)
$88,333 median income
- 96786
Wahiawa (96786)
$85,554 median income
- 96731
Kahuku (96731)
$73,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96712 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96712, 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 (7,352 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 96712 in?
ZIP code 96712 (Haleiwa) 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 96712?
ZIP code 96712 in Haleiwa, HI has a population of 7,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96712?
The median household income in ZIP 96712 is $88,333, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96712?
The median home value in ZIP 96712 is $1,400,100, which is 403% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96712?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96712 is Two or More Ethnicities at 39.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96712?
ZIP code 96712 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 1,979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96712?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96712 are: Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (51), Construction (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96712?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96712 increased by 20.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 307%. 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 96712?
In ZIP code 96712, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96712?
In ZIP code 96712, approximately 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96712?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96712 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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