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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
$102,978
Median income
$875,000
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $37,191. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $875,000 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,250 monthly, and 53.4% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 96717, 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 96717

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hauula, HI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96717.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 96717?

34.6

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 32.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 17.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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

$37,191

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96717 ranks nationally

Hauula, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,978 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,738

Total Housing Units

1,289

Occupied Units

449

Vacant Units

3.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%
Renter 46.6%

$875,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$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

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ZIP 96717 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 96717 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 96717 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 96717 ranks #7 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Honolulu County

96797 standard
Waipahu, HI
Pop: 72,289
96706 standard
Ewa Beach, HI
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

Honolulu County Hauula, HI Hawaii

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.

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