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 High-density area
- $77,096
- Median income Near-median income area
- $621,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 31,470 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 6,341 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96815 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,096 (17% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,099. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $621,000 (20% below the average Hawaii ZIP), and median rent is $1,958; owner occupancy is 44.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96815 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 96815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honolulu, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96815.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
378 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
352 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
199 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 122
Real estate and rental and leasing
122 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 92
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 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 96815, Honolulu, 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
31,470
Population
5.0
Area (sq mi)
6,341
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96815?
49.4
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
29.8%
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?
$77,096
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$60,099
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96815 ranks nationally
Honolulu, HI 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
22,933housing units
22,933
Total Housing Units
15,121
Occupied Units
7,812
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$621,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,958
Median Rent
1973
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
-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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 96815 vs 96826 →
ZIP 96815 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96817
Honolulu (96817)
54,628 residents
- 96819
Honolulu (96819)
49,492 residents
- 96816
Honolulu (96816)
49,368 residents
- 96822
Honolulu (96822)
45,007 residents
- 96815
Honolulu (96815)
31,470 residents
- 96826
Honolulu (96826)
30,842 residents
- 96825
Honolulu (96825)
30,263 residents
- 96813
Honolulu (96813)
22,881 residents
- 96821 19,856
Honolulu (96821)
19,856 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96815 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96821
Honolulu (96821)
$174,938 median income
- 96825
Honolulu (96825)
$153,210 median income
- 96816
Honolulu (96816)
$114,609 median income
- 96819
Honolulu (96819)
$99,848 median income
- 96822
Honolulu (96822)
$95,947 median income
- 96813
Honolulu (96813)
$91,690 median income
- 96814
Honolulu (96814)
$77,768 median income
- 96815
Honolulu (96815)
$77,096 median income
- 96817
Honolulu (96817)
$75,476 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96815, 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 (31,470 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 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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