Laie, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96762
Honolulu County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,419
- 206/sq mi High-density area
- $125,645
- Median income Above-median income area
- $944,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laie pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 206
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96762 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96762 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laie, Honolulu County, Hawaii, home to 6,419 residents across 31.2 square miles, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96762 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,645 (35% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,330. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $944,500 (22% above the average Hawaii ZIP), with only 40.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,350.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96762 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 96762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laie, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96762.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
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 96762, Laie, 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
6,419
Population
31.2
Area (sq mi)
206
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96762?
23.3
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
23.3%
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?
$125,645
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$26,330
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96762 ranks among Hawaii ZIPs
Laie, 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)
$125,645 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
1,303housing units
1,303
Total Housing Units
990
Occupied Units
313
Vacant Units
4.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$944,500
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$2,350
Median Rent
1976
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2021)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96762 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -16.9% | 241 |
| 2018 | +22.8% | 296 |
| 2019 | +0.1% | 296 |
| 2020 | +0.5% | 298 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 342 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 96762, employing approximately 3,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,587,000.
53
Businesses
3,438
Employees
$91.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 26.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.7% |
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 96762 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96789
Mililani (96789)
54,129 residents
- 96786
Wahiawa (96786)
40,859 residents
- 96712 7,352
Haleiwa (96712)
7,352 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
- 96857 2,522
Schofield Barracks (96857)
2,522 residents
- 96730 1,541
Kaaawa (96730)
1,541 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96762 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96762 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96789
Mililani (96789)
$127,066 median income
- 96730
Kaaawa (96730)
$126,563 median income
- 96762
Laie (96762)
$125,645 median income
- 96717
Hauula (96717)
$102,978 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 96762 ranks #3 of 7 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 96762, 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 (6,419 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 96762 in?
ZIP code 96762 (Laie) 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 96762?
ZIP code 96762 in Laie, HI has a population of 6,419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96762?
The median household income in ZIP 96762 is $125,645, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96762?
The median home value in ZIP 96762 is $944,500, which is 240% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96762 is Two or More Ethnicities at 32.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96762?
ZIP code 96762 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 3,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96762?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96762 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96762?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96762 increased by 14.7% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 96762?
In ZIP code 96762, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% 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 96762?
In ZIP code 96762, approximately 40.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96762?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96762 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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