96848 ZIP Code — Honolulu, HI

Honolulu County, Hawaii

ZIP code 96848 is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. It covers approximately 0.07 square miles and serves a population of 467 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.

About ZIP code 96848

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.

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. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 96848 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

467

population

0.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Hawaii (HT) — no DST

timezone

96848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Honolulu	Acceptable
Honolulu	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96847 Honolulu (0 mi) 96846 Honolulu (0 mi) 96840 Honolulu (0 mi) 96841 Honolulu (0 mi) 96843 Honolulu (0 mi) 96850 Honolulu (0 mi) 96849 Honolulu (0 mi) 96814 Honolulu (1.2 mi) 96826 Honolulu (2.4 mi) 96813 Honolulu (2.4 mi) 96817 Honolulu (2.6 mi) 96844 Honolulu (2.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	467
Population density	6,671 / sq mi
State FIPS	15
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	21.3069
Longitude	-157.8584
Timezone	Hawaii (HT) — no DST
Area code	808

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

467

Population

6,671

People per sq mi

23.8

Median age

Median household income

$8,026

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

73.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	16	3.4%
18 and over	451	96.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	23.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 53.1%

White 24.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.8%

Two or more races 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Asian	260	53.1%
White	122	24.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	43	8.8%
Two or more races	38	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	23	4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.8%

Household income

$15k–$25k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	100.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	100.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	87.2%	83.6%
Married	12.8%	14.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 1.4%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 43.1%

Graduate / professional 30.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	73.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	454	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 72.3%

Retail trade 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Professional & management 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	70.0%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	7.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	37.2%
Government	62.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	5.8%
Walk	55.4%
Work from home	25.6%
Other means	13.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	100.0%
Supplemental Security	100.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	14.3%
No insurance	24.2%
Uninsured under 19	24.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	467	100.0%
Spanish	118	25.3%
Other Indo-European	5	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	3.4%
Other languages	97	20.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	170	36.4%
Born in same state	167	35.8%
Born in different state	66	14.1%
Foreign born	3	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	297	63.6%
Not a US citizen	61	20.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	5.1%
French	19	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.9%
Norwegian	6	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96848

What city is ZIP code 96848 in?

ZIP code 96848 is primarily assigned to Honolulu, Hawaii.

What county is ZIP code 96848 in?

ZIP code 96848 falls within Honolulu County, Hawaii.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96848?

73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 96848?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 96848 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the population of ZIP code 96848?

ZIP code 96848 has an estimated population of 467 residents, with a density of 6,577 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96848 in?

ZIP code 96848 observes the HST timezone.