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Honolulu, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96825

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

30,263
1,042/sq mi
$153,210
Median income
$1,088,700
Median home value
59.4%
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 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,042
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96825 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 30,263 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 1,042 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.

ZIP 96825 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,210 (65% above the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $65,985. Poverty here runs at 4.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $1,088,700 (40% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,501 monthly, and 83.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 96825 in local context, 9 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 96825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honolulu, HI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96825.

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 96825, 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

30,263

Population

29.0

Area (sq mi)

1,042

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96825?

48.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 25.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 43.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$153,210

Median Household Income

+65% vs state

$65,985

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96825 ranks nationally

Honolulu, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,210 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,898

Total Housing Units

11,057

Occupied Units

841

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$1,088,700

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1977

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

340

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+240%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96825 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.6% 244
2021 +6.2% 259
2022 +20.2% 311
2023 +8.7% 338
2024 +0.4% 340

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 462 business establishments in ZIP 96825, employing approximately 3,590 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,930,000.

462

Businesses

3,590

Employees

$175.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 61 13.2%
Construction 53 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 53 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 47 10.2%
Finance and insurance 32 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 6.9%
Retail trade 28 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 3.5%
Information 15 3.3%
Wholesale trade 14 3.0%
Educational services 11 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 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 96825 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 96825 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 96825 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 96825 ranks #2 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
96821 Honolulu, HI 19,856 3.8 mi
96795 Waimanalo, HI 10,034 3.5 mi
96816 Honolulu, HI 49,368 6.4 mi
96826 Honolulu, HI 30,842 8.7 mi
96822 Honolulu, HI 45,007 7.9 mi
96815 Honolulu, HI 31,470 8.6 mi
96734 Kailua, HI 50,746 7.6 mi
96817 Honolulu, HI 54,628 9.9 mi
96744 Kaneohe, HI 54,247 13.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Honolulu County

96797 standard
Waipahu, HI
Pop: 72,289
96706 standard
Ewa Beach, HI
Pop: 62,730
96817 standard
Honolulu, HI
Pop: 54,628
96744 standard
Kaneohe, HI
Pop: 54,247
96789 standard
Mililani, HI
Pop: 54,129
96734 standard
Kailua, HI
Pop: 50,746

Related Areas

Honolulu County Honolulu, HI Hawaii

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96825 in? ▼
ZIP code 96825 (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 96825? ▼
ZIP code 96825 in Honolulu, HI has a population of 30,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96825? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96825 is $153,210, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96825? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96825 is $1,088,700, which is 291% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96825? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96825 is Asian at 43.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96825? ▼
ZIP code 96825 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 3,590 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96825? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96825 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Accommodation and food services (61), Construction (53). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96825? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96825 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 96825? ▼
In ZIP code 96825, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.4% 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 96825? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96825 is 32.6 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 96825? ▼
In ZIP code 96825, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96825? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96825 is 4.8% 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.