96818 ZIP Code — Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County, Hawaii
ZIP code 96818 is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. It covers approximately 10.79 square miles and serves a population of 57,938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.
About ZIP code 96818
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $658,000. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $94,367. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
57,938
population
10.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96818 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96818
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Honolulu | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96819 Honolulu (3.4 mi)
96701 Aiea (4.2 mi)
96782 Pearl City (4.7 mi)
96706 Ewa Beach (5.2 mi)
96850 Honolulu (5.5 mi)
96841 Honolulu (5.5 mi)
96847 Honolulu (5.5 mi)
96840 Honolulu (5.5 mi)
96849 Honolulu (5.5 mi)
96848 Honolulu (5.5 mi)
96843 Honolulu (5.5 mi)
96846 Honolulu (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 57,938 |
| Population density | 5,370 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 15 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.68 sq mi |
| Latitude | 21.3456 |
| Longitude | -157.9323 |
| Timezone | Hawaii (HT) — no DST |
| Area code | 808 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.4% | 26.7% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.8% | 31.2% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
Demographics & statistics
57,938
Population
5,370
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$94,367
Median household income
$37,993
Per capita income
$658,000
Median home value
$3,047
Median monthly rent
37.0%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
8,286
Housing units
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,481
Under 5
2,411
2,663
5–9
2,588
2,173
10–14
2,111
1,368
15–19
1,330
1,854
20–24
1,801
5,321
25–34
5,172
4,540
35–44
4,412
3,164
45–54
3,075
1,164
55–59
1,132
1,118
60–64
1,087
1,902
65–74
1,848
1,115
75–84
1,083
520
85+
505
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,219 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 41,719 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,973 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
34.1%
White
28.2%
Two or more races
18.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Black or African American
6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.3%
Other race
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21,157 | 34.1% |
| White | 17,515 | 28.2% |
| Two or more races | 11,219 | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,139 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,836 | 6.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,065 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 1,805 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 341 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.4% | 26.7% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.8% | 31.2% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
2.3%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
13.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.1% |
| Median income | $94,367 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
1.5%
$300k–$500k
34.2%
$500k–$1M
34.1%
$1M+
28.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $658,000 |
| Median rent / month | $3,047 |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 26.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 29.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% |
| 3 or more | 14.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.0% |
| Electricity | 49.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 6.1% |
| No fuel used | 40.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,827 | 62.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 789 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,646 | 14.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,603 | 19.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,988 | 42.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,555 | 24.1% |
| Average household size | 3.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 24.6% |
| Married | 62.2% | 59.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
19.5%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
12.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,302 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 1,067 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 7,412 | 44.2% |
| High school | 2,518 | 15.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,465 | 26.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.1%
Public administration
11.5%
Retail trade
10.6%
Professional & management
10.4%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Construction
5.2%
Other services
3.8%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.0% |
| Government | 27.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.9% |
| Carpool | 13.8% |
| Public transit | 3.9% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 4.1% |
| Other means | 5.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
8.6%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| High blood pressure | 25.4% |
| High cholesterol | 25.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 14.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.9% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.9% |
| Depression | 14.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 6.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.2% |
| Teeth loss | 5.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,459 | 13.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.4% |
| Public insurance | 25.6% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,046 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 6,354 | 12.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 174 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 182 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 5,936 | 11.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,391 | 81.8% |
| Born in same state | 44,301 | 76.5% |
| Born in different state | 19,962 | 34.5% |
| Foreign born | 3,090 | 5.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,547 | 18.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,789 | 73.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,594 | 6.2% |
| Italian | 3,058 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,749 | 3% |
| Polish | 355 | 0.6% |
| English | 211 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 153 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 94 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 65 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.6% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96818
What part of Honolulu is ZIP code 96818?
ZIP code 96818 covers a portion of Honolulu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County.
What county is ZIP code 96818 in?
ZIP code 96818 falls within Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Is ZIP code 96818 mostly rentals?
63% of occupied units in ZIP code 96818 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 96818 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 96818 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96818?
The median home value in ZIP code 96818 is $658,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 96818?
ZIP code 96818 has an estimated population of 57,938 residents, with a density of 5,368 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 96818 in?
ZIP code 96818 observes the HST timezone.