Honolulu, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96818
Honolulu County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,586
- 1,703/sq mi High-density area
- $100,567
- Median income Above-median income area
- $667,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Honolulu pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,703
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96818 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 96818 (Honolulu, HI) rose +24.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.5 in 2023 to 415.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 96818 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 50,586 residents across 29.7 square miles, a density of 1,703 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96818 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,567 (8% above the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,317. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.2%. Median home value is $667,900 (14% below the average Hawaii ZIP) and median rent is $3,190; 37.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96818 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 96818
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honolulu, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96818.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 96818, 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
50,586
Population
29.7
Area (sq mi)
1,703
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96818?
33.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
17.5%
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?
$100,567
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$41,317
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96818 ranks nationally
Honolulu, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$100,567 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
19,633housing units
19,633
Total Housing Units
18,366
Occupied Units
1,267
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$667,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$3,190
Median Rent
1982
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
+24.5%
YoY Change (2024)
415
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+315%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96818 have increased 24.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 291 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 308 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 348 |
| 2023 | -4.1% | 334 |
| 2024 | +24.5% | 415 |
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 396 business establishments in ZIP 96818, employing approximately 5,399 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,120,000.
396
Businesses
5,399
Employees
$237.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 35 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
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 96818 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96797
Waipahu (96797)
72,289 residents
- 96706
Ewa Beach (96706)
62,730 residents
- 96817
Honolulu (96817)
54,628 residents
- 96818
Honolulu (96818)
50,586 residents
- 96819
Honolulu (96819)
49,492 residents
- 96782
Pearl City (96782)
40,496 residents
- 96701
Aiea (96701)
40,281 residents
- 96860 1,124
Jbphh (96860)
1,124 residents
- 96853 462
Jbphh (96853)
462 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96818 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96818 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
- 96797
Waipahu (96797)
$114,654 median income
- 96701
Aiea (96701)
$111,173 median income
- 96782
Pearl City (96782)
$108,669 median income
- 96818
Honolulu (96818)
$100,567 median income
- 96819
Honolulu (96819)
$99,848 median income
- 96817
Honolulu (96817)
$75,476 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96818 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96860 | Jbphh, HI | 1,124 | 0.4 mi |
| 96853 | Jbphh, HI | 462 | 0.9 mi |
| 96859 | Tripler Army Medical Center, HI | 156 | 3.2 mi |
| 96819 | Honolulu, HI | 49,492 | 4.1 mi |
| 96782 | Pearl City, HI | 40,496 | 4.9 mi |
| 96706 | Ewa Beach, HI | 62,730 | 5.1 mi |
| 96701 | Aiea, HI | 40,281 | 4.3 mi |
| 96817 | Honolulu, HI | 54,628 | 6.5 mi |
| 96797 | Waipahu, HI | 72,289 | 5.9 mi |
| 96850 | Honolulu, HI | 0 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96818, 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 (50,586 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 96818 in?
ZIP code 96818 (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 96818?
ZIP code 96818 in Honolulu, HI has a population of 50,586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96818?
The median household income in ZIP 96818 is $100,567, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96818?
The median home value in ZIP 96818 is $667,900, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96818?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96818 is Asian at 33.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96818?
ZIP code 96818 has 396 business establishments employing approximately 5,399 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96818?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96818 are: Other services (except public administration) (67), Accommodation and food services (66), Retail trade (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96818?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96818 increased by 24.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. 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 96818?
In ZIP code 96818, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 96818?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96818 is 20.6 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 96818?
In ZIP code 96818, approximately 37.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96818?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96818 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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