96826 ZIP Code — Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County, Hawaii
ZIP code 96826 is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. It covers approximately 1.07 square miles and serves a population of 30,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.
About ZIP code 96826
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 $486,900. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $63,968.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
30,068
population
1.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96826
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Honolulu | Acceptable |
| Honolulu | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96844 Honolulu (0.6 mi)
96815 Honolulu (1.4 mi)
96814 Honolulu (1.4 mi)
96822 Honolulu (2.2 mi)
96816 Honolulu (2.3 mi)
96843 Honolulu (2.4 mi)
96848 Honolulu (2.4 mi)
96846 Honolulu (2.4 mi)
96841 Honolulu (2.4 mi)
96840 Honolulu (2.4 mi)
96849 Honolulu (2.4 mi)
96847 Honolulu (2.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,068 |
| Population density | 28,101 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 15 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 21.2919 |
| Longitude | -157.8245 |
| 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 | 44.4% | 26.7% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 31.2% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
Demographics & statistics
30,068
Population
28,101
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$63,968
Median household income
$39,526
Per capita income
$486,900
Median home value
$1,529
Median monthly rent
31.4%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
6,724
Housing units
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
637
Under 5
594
456
5–9
426
581
10–14
542
580
15–19
541
962
20–24
897
2,732
25–34
2,549
2,206
35–44
2,058
2,091
45–54
1,951
946
55–59
883
951
60–64
887
1,781
65–74
1,661
890
75–84
830
743
85+
693
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,740 | 12.4% |
| 18 and over | 26,328 | 87.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,598 | 21.9% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
52.1%
Two or more races
17.3%
White
13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
9.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 16,237 | 52.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,386 | 17.3% |
| White | 4,204 | 13.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,944 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,122 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 625 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 608 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.4% | 26.7% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 31.2% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
Under $10k
8.8%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $63,968 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
7.4%
$300k–$500k
44.1%
$500k–$1M
38.0%
$1M+
8.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $486,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,529 |
| Owner occupied | 31.4% |
| Renter occupied | 68.6% |
| Vacant | 12.7% |
| Single-family detached | 8.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 55.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 3.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 36.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 16.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 25.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 15.8% |
| 3 or more | 3.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.6% |
| Electricity | 47.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 46.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,186 | 28.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 867 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,815 | 32.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,755 | 32.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,230 | 15.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,917 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.7% | 36.5% |
| Married | 36.2% | 36.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 183 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 196 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,711 | 30.0% |
| High school | 784 | 13.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,835 | 49.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
20.8%
Retail trade
13.0%
Professional & management
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Public administration
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 24.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.2% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 51.9% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 11.8% |
| Walk | 9.7% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 8.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
16.3%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
12.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.2% |
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.1% |
| Depression | 12.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,502 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,837 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 6,370 | 22.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 103 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 6,069 | 21.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,728 | 68.9% |
| Born in same state | 19,696 | 65.5% |
| Born in different state | 13,762 | 45.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,032 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,340 | 31.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,150 | 55.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 983 | 3.3% |
| Italian | 743 | 2.5% |
| Arab | 633 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 164 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 99 | 0.3% |
| German | 22 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.6% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96826
What city is ZIP code 96826 in?
ZIP code 96826 is primarily assigned to Honolulu, Hawaii.
What county is ZIP code 96826 in?
ZIP code 96826 falls within Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Is ZIP code 96826 mostly rentals?
69% of occupied units in ZIP code 96826 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 96826?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 96826 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96826?
16% of residents in ZIP code 96826 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96826?
The median home value in ZIP code 96826 is $486,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 96826 in?
ZIP code 96826 observes the HST timezone.