Waianae, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96792
Honolulu County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,519
- 307/sq mi High-density area
- $87,509
- Median income Above-median income area
- $569,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waianae pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 307
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96792 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96792 (Waianae, HI) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 461.2 in 2023 to 484.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 96792 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waianae, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 48,519 residents across 158.0 square miles, a density of 307 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96792 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,509 (6% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,438. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $569,400 (27% below the average Hawaii ZIP), and median rent is $1,759; owner occupancy is 64.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96792 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 96792
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waianae, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96792.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 96792, Waianae, 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
48,519
Population
158.0
Area (sq mi)
307
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96792?
35.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
9.9%
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?
$87,509
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,438
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
41.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96792 ranks nationally
Waianae, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$87,509 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US 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
15,688housing units
15,688
Total Housing Units
13,488
Occupied Units
2,200
Vacant Units
3.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$569,400
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,759
Median Rent
1978
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
484
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+384%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96792 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +384% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 351 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 400 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 460 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 461 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 484 |
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 325 business establishments in ZIP 96792, employing approximately 3,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,787,000.
325
Businesses
3,702
Employees
$186.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 35 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.9% |
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 96792 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96706
Ewa Beach (96706)
62,730 residents
- 96792
Waianae (96792)
48,519 residents
- 96707
Kapolei (96707)
38,817 residents
- 96791 8,014
Waialua (96791)
8,014 residents
- 96857 2,522
Schofield Barracks (96857)
2,522 residents
- 96759 457
Kunia (96759)
457 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96792 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96792 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96706
Ewa Beach (96706)
$129,456 median income
- 96707
Kapolei (96707)
$119,940 median income
- 96791
Waialua (96791)
$97,470 median income
- 96792
Waianae (96792)
$87,509 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96792 ranks #4 of 4 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 96792, 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 (48,519 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 96792 in?
ZIP code 96792 (Waianae) 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 96792?
ZIP code 96792 in Waianae, HI has a population of 48,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96792?
The median household income in ZIP 96792 is $87,509, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96792?
The median home value in ZIP 96792 is $569,400, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96792?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96792 is Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at 39.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96792?
ZIP code 96792 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 3,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96792?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96792 are: Health care and social assistance (56), Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96792?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96792 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 384%. 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 96792?
In ZIP code 96792, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 96792?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96792 is 41.7 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 96792?
In ZIP code 96792, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96792?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96792 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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