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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
$125,645
Median income
$944,500
Median home value
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.2 square miles in Laie, Honolulu County, Hawaii. The area is home to 6,419 residents, producing a population density of 206 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 96762 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96762 sits at $125,645 (35% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $26,330. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $944,500 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $2,350 per month, and 40.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Honolulu County, so you can benchmark 96762 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 96762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96762.

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 96762, Laie, 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

6,419

Population

31.2

Area (sq mi)

206

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96762?

23.3

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

23.3%

Foreign-Born

White 28.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 14.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 22.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$26,330

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96762 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,645 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,303

Total Housing Units

990

Occupied Units

313

Vacant Units

4.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.9%
Renter 59.1%

$944,500

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96762 ranks #4 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 96762 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 96762 ranks #3 of 7 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
96731 Kahuku, HI 3,292 3.9 mi
96712 Haleiwa, HI 7,352 6.8 mi
96717 Hauula, HI 5,555 5.6 mi
96786 Wahiawa, HI 40,859 6.4 mi
96730 Kaaawa, HI 1,541 8.0 mi
96789 Mililani, HI 54,129 10.3 mi
96857 Schofield Barracks, HI 2,522 11.8 mi

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Pop: 72,289
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Pop: 62,730
96817 standard
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Pop: 54,628
96744 standard
Kaneohe, HI
Pop: 54,247
96789 standard
Mililani, HI
Pop: 54,129
96734 standard
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Pop: 50,746

Related Areas

Honolulu County Laie, HI Hawaii

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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Official Data Resources for Laie, HI

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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.

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