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Honolulu, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96819

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

49,492
873/sq mi
$99,848
Median income
$954,600
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Honolulu pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
873
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96819 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96819 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 49,492 residents across 56.7 square miles, a density of 873 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.

ZIP 96819 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,848 (8% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $36,174. Poverty here runs at 12.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $954,600 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,900 a month; 50.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 96819 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 96819

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honolulu, HI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96819.

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 96819, 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

49,492

Population

56.7

Area (sq mi)

873

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96819?

40.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

36.6%

Foreign-Born

White 8.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 59.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 13.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$99,848

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$36,174

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96819 ranks nationally

Honolulu, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,848 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,464

Total Housing Units

12,485

Occupied Units

979

Vacant Units

3.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.8%
Renter 49.2%

$954,600

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,900

Median Rent

1969

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

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96819 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 282
2021 +5.2% 297
2022 +8.5% 322
2023 +3.7% 334
2024 +11.1% 371

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 1,591 business establishments in ZIP 96819, employing approximately 48,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,540,781,000.

1,591

Businesses

48,486

Employees

$3.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 240 15.1%
Wholesale trade 234 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 166 10.4%
Retail trade 165 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 139 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 105 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 99 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 90 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 85 5.3%
Manufacturing 83 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 5.0%
Finance and insurance 34 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 1.6%
Information 23 1.4%
Educational services 16 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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

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ZIP 96819 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 96819 ranks #3 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 96819 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 96819 ranks #3 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
96859 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 156 1.2 mi
96817 Honolulu, HI 54,628 2.5 mi
96850 Honolulu, HI 0 3.3 mi
96813 Honolulu, HI 22,881 3.1 mi
96818 Honolulu, HI 50,586 4.1 mi
96860 Jbphh, HI 1,124 4.1 mi
96701 Aiea, HI 40,281 3.6 mi
96853 Jbphh, HI 462 4.0 mi
96814 Honolulu, HI 18,721 4.3 mi
96822 Honolulu, HI 45,007 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96819 in? ▼
ZIP code 96819 (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 96819? ▼
ZIP code 96819 in Honolulu, HI has a population of 49,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96819? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96819 is $99,848, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96819? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96819 is $954,600, which is 243% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96819? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96819 is Asian at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96819? ▼
ZIP code 96819 has 1,591 business establishments employing approximately 48,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96819? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96819 are: Construction (240), Wholesale trade (234), Other services (except public administration) (166). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96819? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96819 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 96819? ▼
In ZIP code 96819, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 96819? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96819 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 96819? ▼
In ZIP code 96819, approximately 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96819? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96819 is 12.4% 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.