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 High-density area
- $75,476
- Median income Near-median income area
- $916,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.1%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96817 (Honolulu, HI) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.7 in 2023 to 333.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,251. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $916,100 (18% above the average Hawaii ZIP), with only 44.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,445.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96817 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 96817
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honolulu, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96817.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
287 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
234 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
211 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
177 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 96817?
45.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
34.8%
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?
$75,476
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
21,426housing units
21,426
Total Housing Units
19,797
Occupied Units
1,629
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$916,100
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 96817 vs 96813 →
ZIP 96817 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
- 96813
Honolulu (96813)
22,881 residents
- 96814 18,721
Honolulu (96814)
18,721 residents
- 96853 462
Jbphh (96853)
462 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96817 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96817 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 96826
Honolulu (96826)
$68,296 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96817, 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 (54,628 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 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.
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