Hauula, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96717
Honolulu County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,555
- 86/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,978
- Median income Above-median income area
- $875,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hauula pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 86
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96717 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96717 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hauula, Honolulu County, Hawaii, home to 5,555 residents across 64.4 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96717 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,978 (11% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,191. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $875,000 (13% above the average Hawaii ZIP) and median rent is $2,250; 53.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96717 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 96717
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hauula, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96717.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 96717, Hauula, 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
5,555
Population
64.4
Area (sq mi)
86
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96717?
34.6
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
10.5%
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?
$102,978
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$37,191
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96717 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Hauula, 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)
$102,978 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
1,738housing units
1,738
Total Housing Units
1,289
Occupied Units
449
Vacant Units
3.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$875,000
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$2,250
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
408
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+308%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96717 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +308% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.4% | 308 |
| 2020 | +1.4% | 312 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 329 |
| 2022 | +3.1% | 339 |
| 2024 | – | 408 |
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 48 business establishments in ZIP 96717, employing approximately 362 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,799,000.
48
Businesses
362
Employees
$15.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 27.1% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.3% |
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 96717 vs 96730 →
ZIP 96717 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
- 96744
Kaneohe (96744)
54,247 residents
- 96789
Mililani (96789)
54,129 residents
- 96786
Wahiawa (96786)
40,859 residents
- 96782
Pearl City (96782)
40,496 residents
- 96762 6,419
Laie (96762)
6,419 residents
- 96717 5,555
Hauula (96717)
5,555 residents
- 96731 3,292
Kahuku (96731)
3,292 residents
- 96730 1,541
Kaaawa (96730)
1,541 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96717 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96717 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96744
Kaneohe (96744)
$131,653 median income
- 96789
Mililani (96789)
$127,066 median income
- 96730
Kaaawa (96730)
$126,563 median income
- 96762
Laie (96762)
$125,645 median income
- 96797
Waipahu (96797)
$114,654 median income
- 96782
Pearl City (96782)
$108,669 median income
- 96717
Hauula (96717)
$102,978 median income
- 96786
Wahiawa (96786)
$85,554 median income
- 96731
Kahuku (96731)
$73,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96717 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96730 | Kaaawa, HI | 1,541 | 3.0 mi |
| 96762 | Laie, HI | 6,419 | 5.6 mi |
| 96786 | Wahiawa, HI | 40,859 | 7.4 mi |
| 96789 | Mililani, HI | 54,129 | 7.4 mi |
| 96782 | Pearl City, HI | 40,496 | 9.8 mi |
| 96744 | Kaneohe, HI | 54,247 | 8.8 mi |
| 96731 | Kahuku, HI | 3,292 | 9.5 mi |
| 96797 | Waipahu, HI | 72,289 | 10.5 mi |
| 96863 | Mcbh Kaneohe Bay, HI | 52 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96717, 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 (5,555 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 96717 in?
ZIP code 96717 (Hauula) 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 96717?
ZIP code 96717 in Hauula, HI has a population of 5,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96717?
The median household income in ZIP 96717 is $102,978, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96717?
The median home value in ZIP 96717 is $875,000, which is 215% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96717?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96717 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96717?
ZIP code 96717 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 362 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96717?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96717 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96717?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96717 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 308%. 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 96717?
In ZIP code 96717, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 96717?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96717 is 35.1 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 96717?
In ZIP code 96717, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96717?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96717 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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