Honolulu, HI · standard
ZIP Code 96826
Honolulu County, Hawaii - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,842
- 11,172/sq mi High-density area
- $68,296
- Median income Near-median income area
- $507,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Honolulu pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11,172
- people per sq mi
- 34%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96826 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96826 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, with 30,842 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 11,172 people per square mile, in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
ZIP 96826 reports a modest median household income of $68,296 (26% below the average Hawaii ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,417. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $507,200 (35% below the average Hawaii ZIP), and median rent is $1,606; owner occupancy is 33.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Honolulu County, so 96826 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 96826
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honolulu, HI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96826.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
110 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
85 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 96826, 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
30,842
Population
2.8
Area (sq mi)
11,172
People / sq mi
Pacific/Honolulu
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96826?
44.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
30.2%
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?
$68,296
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$43,417
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96826 ranks nationally
Honolulu, HI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,296 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,487housing units
16,487
Total Housing Units
14,656
Occupied Units
1,831
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$507,200
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,606
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 754 business establishments in ZIP 96826, employing approximately 7,939 people with a combined annual payroll of $450,249,000.
754
Businesses
7,939
Employees
$450.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 85 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 29 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 19 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.6% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 96826 vs 96815 →
ZIP 96826 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96817
Honolulu (96817)
54,628 residents
- 96819
Honolulu (96819)
49,492 residents
- 96816
Honolulu (96816)
49,368 residents
- 96822
Honolulu (96822)
45,007 residents
- 96815
Honolulu (96815)
31,470 residents
- 96826
Honolulu (96826)
30,842 residents
- 96813
Honolulu (96813)
22,881 residents
- 96821 19,856
Honolulu (96821)
19,856 residents
- 96814 18,721
Honolulu (96814)
18,721 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96826 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96826 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96821
Honolulu (96821)
$174,938 median income
- 96816
Honolulu (96816)
$114,609 median income
- 96819
Honolulu (96819)
$99,848 median income
- 96822
Honolulu (96822)
$95,947 median income
- 96813
Honolulu (96813)
$91,690 median income
- 96814
Honolulu (96814)
$77,768 median income
- 96815
Honolulu (96815)
$77,096 median income
- 96817
Honolulu (96817)
$75,476 median income
- 96826 $68,296
Honolulu (96826)
$68,296 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96826 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96815 | Honolulu, HI | 31,470 | 1.1 mi |
| 96814 | Honolulu, HI | 18,721 | 1.3 mi |
| 96816 | Honolulu, HI | 49,368 | 2.3 mi |
| 96813 | Honolulu, HI | 22,881 | 2.0 mi |
| 96822 | Honolulu, HI | 45,007 | 2.2 mi |
| 96850 | Honolulu, HI | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 96817 | Honolulu, HI | 54,628 | 3.4 mi |
| 96821 | Honolulu, HI | 19,856 | 5.0 mi |
| 96819 | Honolulu, HI | 49,492 | 5.1 mi |
| 96859 | Tripler Army Medical Center, HI | 156 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96826, 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 (30,842 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 96826 in?
ZIP code 96826 (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 96826?
ZIP code 96826 in Honolulu, HI has a population of 30,842 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96826?
The median household income in ZIP 96826 is $68,296, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96826?
The median home value in ZIP 96826 is $507,200, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96826?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96826 is Asian at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96826?
ZIP code 96826 has 754 business establishments employing approximately 7,939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96826?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96826 are: Accommodation and food services (135), Other services (except public administration) (110), Health care and social assistance (102). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96826?
In ZIP code 96826, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 96826?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96826 is 21.5 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 96826?
In ZIP code 96826, approximately 33.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96826?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96826 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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