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Honolulu, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96817

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

54,628
2,272/sq mi
$75,476
Median income
$916,100
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,272
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96817 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96817 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 54,628 residents across 24.0 square miles, a density of 2,272 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.

ZIP 96817 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,476 (19% below the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $42,251. Local economic indicators show a 16.8% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $916,100 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,445 monthly, and 44.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 96817 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Honolulu County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 96817

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honolulu, HI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96817.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96817, 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

54,628

Population

24.0

Area (sq mi)

2,272

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96817?

45.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

34.8%

Foreign-Born

White 8.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 59.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 11.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$75,476

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$42,251

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96817 ranks nationally

Honolulu, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,476 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

21,426

Total Housing Units

19,797

Occupied Units

1,629

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.6%
Renter 55.4%

$916,100

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,445

Median Rent

1974

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

334

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+234%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96817 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.2% 261
2021 +6.0% 276
2022 +8.3% 299
2023 +9.8% 329
2024 +1.5% 334

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 1,740 business establishments in ZIP 96817, employing approximately 25,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,497,826,000.

1,740

Businesses

25,917

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 287 16.5%
Retail trade 234 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 211 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 177 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 152 8.7%
Construction 140 8.1%
Wholesale trade 123 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 4.4%
Manufacturing 67 3.9%
Finance and insurance 57 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 32 1.8%
Educational services 31 1.8%
Information 27 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 0.5%

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 96817 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 96817 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 96817 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 96817 ranks #7 of 8 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
96813 Honolulu, HI 22,881 1.6 mi
96822 Honolulu, HI 45,007 2.2 mi
96819 Honolulu, HI 49,492 2.5 mi
96814 Honolulu, HI 18,721 3.2 mi
96826 Honolulu, HI 30,842 3.4 mi
96850 Honolulu, HI 0 3.0 mi
96859 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 156 3.7 mi
96815 Honolulu, HI 31,470 4.5 mi
96816 Honolulu, HI 49,368 4.5 mi
96853 Jbphh, HI 462 6.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96817 in? ▼
ZIP code 96817 (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 96817? ▼
ZIP code 96817 in Honolulu, HI has a population of 54,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96817? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96817 is $75,476, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96817? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96817 is $916,100, which is 229% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96817? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96817 is Asian at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96817? ▼
ZIP code 96817 has 1,740 business establishments employing approximately 25,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96817? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96817 are: Health care and social assistance (287), Retail trade (234), Accommodation and food services (211). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96817? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96817 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. 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 96817? ▼
In ZIP code 96817, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 96817? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96817 is 23.8 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 96817? ▼
In ZIP code 96817, approximately 44.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96817? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96817 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.