Honolulu, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96815

Honolulu County, Hawaii — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,470
6,341/sq mi
$77,096
Median income
$621,000
Median home value
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Honolulu pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
6,341
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96815 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96815 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.0 square miles in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. The area is home to 31,470 residents, producing a population density of 6,341 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 96815 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96815 sits at $77,096 (17% below the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $60,099. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $621,000 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,958 per month, and 44.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96815 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Honolulu County, so you can benchmark 96815 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 96815

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96815.

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 96815, Honolulu, 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

31,470

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

6,341

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96815?

49.4

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

29.8%

Foreign-Born

White 36.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 40.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$77,096

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$60,099

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96815 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,096 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

What does housing look like?

22,933

Total Housing Units

15,121

Occupied Units

7,812

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.9%
Renter 55.1%

$621,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,958

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.4%

YoY Change (2022)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96815 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.7% 270
2019 +23.8% 334
2020 -10.8% 298
2021 +6.9% 318
2022 -0.4% 317

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,488 business establishments in ZIP 96815, employing approximately 26,027 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,296,792,000.

1,488

Businesses

26,027

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 378 25.4%
Accommodation and food services 352 23.7%
Other services (except public administration) 199 13.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 122 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 87 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 42 2.8%
Wholesale trade 37 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 35 2.4%
Finance and insurance 29 1.9%
Construction 28 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 19 1.3%
Information 18 1.2%
Educational services 17 1.1%
Manufacturing 7 0.5%
Industries not classified 4 0.3%

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 96815 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 96815 ranks #5 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 96815 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 96815 ranks #8 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
96826 Honolulu, HI 30,842 1.1 mi
96814 Honolulu, HI 18,721 2.0 mi
96816 Honolulu, HI 49,368 2.4 mi
96822 Honolulu, HI 45,007 3.2 mi
96813 Honolulu, HI 22,881 3.2 mi
96850 Honolulu, HI 0 3.2 mi
96817 Honolulu, HI 54,628 4.5 mi
96821 Honolulu, HI 19,856 5.0 mi
96819 Honolulu, HI 49,492 6.2 mi
96825 Honolulu, HI 30,263 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96815 in?
ZIP code 96815 (Honolulu) 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 96815?
ZIP code 96815 in Honolulu, HI has a population of 31,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96815?
The median household income in ZIP 96815 is $77,096, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96815?
The median home value in ZIP 96815 is $621,000, which is 123% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96815 is Asian at 40.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96815?
ZIP code 96815 has 1,488 business establishments employing approximately 26,027 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96815 are: Retail trade (378), Accommodation and food services (352), Other services (except public administration) (199). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96815?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96815 decreased by 0.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 96815?
In ZIP code 96815, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% 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 96815?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96815 is 21.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96815?
In ZIP code 96815, approximately 44.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96815 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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