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
$100,567
Median income
$667,900
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 96818 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.7 square miles in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. The area is home to 50,586 residents, producing a population density of 1,703 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 96818 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96818 sits at $100,567 (8% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $41,317. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $667,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $3,190 per month, and 37.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96818 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Honolulu County, so you can benchmark 96818 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 96818

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96818.

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 96818, 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

50,586

Population

29.7

Area (sq mi)

1,703

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96818?

33.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

17.5%

Foreign-Born

White 28.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 33.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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

$41,317

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96818 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

19,633

Total Housing Units

18,366

Occupied Units

1,267

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.8%
Renter 62.2%

$667,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$3,190

Median Rent

1982

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

+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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96818 ranks #4 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 96818 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 96818 ranks #5 of 7 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
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

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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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