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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
$88,333
Median income
$1,400,100
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.6 square miles in Haleiwa, Honolulu County, Hawaii. The area is home to 7,352 residents, producing a population density of 137 people per square mile, and falls within the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 96712 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96712 sits at $88,333 (5% below the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $52,909. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,400,100 (80% above the state average) with median rent at $1,966 per month, and 55.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96712 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Honolulu County, so you can benchmark 96712 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 96712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96712.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 96712?

40.6

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 39.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 12.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 6.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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

$52,909

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96712 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,333 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,218

Total Housing Units

2,870

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.3%
Renter 44.7%

$1,400,100

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96712 ranks #3 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 96712 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 96712 ranks #3 of 5 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
96786 Wahiawa, HI 40,859 5.5 mi
96762 Laie, HI 6,419 6.8 mi
96731 Kahuku, HI 3,292 5.4 mi
96857 Schofield Barracks, HI 2,522 9.8 mi
96791 Waialua, HI 8,014 8.8 mi

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Related Areas

Honolulu County Haleiwa, HI Hawaii

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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Official Data Resources for Haleiwa, HI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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