96817 ZIP Code — Honolulu, HI

Honolulu County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96817 is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. It covers approximately 9.30 square miles and serves a population of 55,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96817

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $907,300. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($73,264) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 29% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 96817 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

55,316

population

9.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96817 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96817

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Honolulu	Acceptable
Honolulu	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96813 Honolulu (0.9 mi) 96822 Honolulu (1.9 mi) 96847 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96846 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96843 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96840 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96841 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96849 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96850 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96848 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96819 Honolulu (2.8 mi) 96844 Honolulu (3.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	55,316
Population density	5,948 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	9.30 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	21.3388
Longitude	-157.8374
Timezone	Hawaii (HT) — no DST
Area code	808

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	26.7%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.4%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	31.2%	29.9%
Over $200k	10.3%	12.7%	11.3%

Demographics & statistics

55,316

Population

5,948

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$73,264

Median household income

$40,746

Per capita income

$907,300

Median home value

$1,402

Median monthly rent

41.8%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

9,949

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,302

Under 5

1,319

1,371

5–9

1,389

1,426

10–14

1,445

1,307

15–19

1,324

1,509

20–24

1,529

3,551

25–34

3,597

3,074

35–44

3,114

3,466

45–54

3,511

1,835

55–59

1,859

1,999

60–64

2,025

3,383

65–74

3,427

1,898

75–84

1,924

1,357

85+

1,375

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,726	17.6%
18 and over	45,590	82.4%
65 and over	13,364	24.2%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 58.9%

Two or more races 18%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.6%

White 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Asian	33,516	58.9%
Two or more races	10,254	18%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6,042	10.6%
White	4,655	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,553	2.7%
Black or African American	478	0.8%
Other race	279	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	92	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	26.7%	29.0%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.4%	29.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	31.2%	29.9%
Over $200k	10.3%	12.7%	11.3%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$73,264

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 30.7%

$1M+ 43.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$907,300
Median rent / month	$1,402
Owner occupied	41.8%
Renter occupied	58.2%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	31.7%
Large apartment buildings	43.7%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	21.3%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.0%
1 bedroom	20.8%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	20.8%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.7%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	24.3%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	37.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Solar	1.6%
No fuel used	53.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,753	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,108	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	4,465	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	5,971	30.9%
Households with children under 18	4,894	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	8,893	46.1%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	32.2%
Married	44.9%	42.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.4%
Widowed	4.4%	13.1%
Divorced	8.8%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	698	6.5%
Kindergarten	529	4.9%
Elementary school	4,046	37.6%
High school	2,048	19.0%
College / grad school	3,432	31.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 10.6%

Public administration 7.0%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 5.4%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.2%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	13.6%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.5%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	11.8%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,634	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	52,695	95.3%
Spanish	15,309	29.1%
Other Indo-European	12	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	37	0.1%
Other languages	15,199	28.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	35,652	64.5%
Born in same state	33,254	60.1%
Born in different state	26,997	48.8%
Foreign born	2,398	4.3%
Naturalized citizen	19,664	35.5%
Not a US citizen	11,002	55.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,145	2.1%
French	1,108	2%
Arab	493	0.9%
Polish	171	0.3%
English	71	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	34	0.1%
German	22	0%
Dutch	18	0%
Norwegian	11	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	89.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96817

What part of Honolulu is ZIP code 96817?

ZIP code 96817 covers a portion of Honolulu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County.

What county is ZIP code 96817 in?

ZIP code 96817 falls within Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 96817?

Approximately 29% of households in ZIP code 96817 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 96817 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 96817 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 96817 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 96817 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96817?

The median home value in ZIP code 96817 is $907,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 96817 in?

ZIP code 96817 observes the HST timezone.