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Honolulu, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96821

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

19,856
664/sq mi
$174,938
Median income
$1,563,300
Median home value
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Honolulu pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
664
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96821 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, home to 19,856 residents across 29.9 square miles, a density of 664 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.

ZIP 96821 skews affluent, with a median household income of $174,938 (89% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $79,943. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $1,563,300 (101% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,061 monthly, and 86.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Honolulu County, letting you compare 96821 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 96821

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honolulu, HI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96821.

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 96821, 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

19,856

Population

29.9

Area (sq mi)

664

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96821?

50.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

16.2%

Foreign-Born

White 20.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 52.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$174,938

Median Household Income

+89% vs state

$79,943

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96821 ranks nationally

Honolulu, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$174,938 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,358

Total Housing Units

6,766

Occupied Units

592

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$1,563,300

Median Home Value

+101% vs state

$3,061

Median Rent

1970

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

+15.9%

YoY Change (2022)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96821 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +0.9% 261
2019 -5.2% 247
2020 -1.7% 243
2021 +4.1% 253
2022 +15.9% 293

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 271 business establishments in ZIP 96821, employing approximately 1,808 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,437,000.

271

Businesses

1,808

Employees

$78.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 43 15.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 13.3%
Construction 32 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 20 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 18 6.6%
Finance and insurance 14 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.2%
Retail trade 13 4.8%
Wholesale trade 12 4.4%
Educational services 7 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.5%
Information 3 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 96821 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 96821 ranks #8 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 96821 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 96821 ranks the highest of 9 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
96816 Honolulu, HI 49,368 2.7 mi
96825 Honolulu, HI 30,263 3.8 mi
96795 Waimanalo, HI 10,034 3.5 mi
96822 Honolulu, HI 45,007 4.2 mi
96826 Honolulu, HI 30,842 5.0 mi
96734 Kailua, HI 50,746 6.2 mi
96815 Honolulu, HI 31,470 5.0 mi
96814 Honolulu, HI 18,721 6.2 mi
96813 Honolulu, HI 22,881 6.1 mi
96850 Honolulu, HI 0 7.3 mi

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Pop: 54,628
96744 standard
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Pop: 54,247
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96821 in? ▼
ZIP code 96821 (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 96821? ▼
ZIP code 96821 in Honolulu, HI has a population of 19,856 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96821? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96821 is $174,938, which is 129% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96821? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96821 is $1,563,300, which is 462% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96821? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96821 is Asian at 52.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96821? ▼
ZIP code 96821 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 1,808 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96821? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96821 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Health care and social assistance (43), Real estate and rental and leasing (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96821? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96821 increased by 15.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 96821? ▼
In ZIP code 96821, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.1% 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 96821? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96821 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96821? ▼
In ZIP code 96821, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96821? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96821 is 6.1% 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.