96797 ZIP Code — Waipahu, HI
Honolulu County, Hawaii
ZIP code 96797 is located in Waipahu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. It covers approximately 19.26 square miles and serves a population of 72,605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Hawaii (HT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 808.
About ZIP code 96797
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $772,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $104,590. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
72,605
population
19.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Hawaii (HT) — no DST
timezone
96797 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96797
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96797. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waipahu | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96706 Ewa Beach (5.3 mi)
96786 Wahiawa (6.3 mi)
96782 Pearl City (7 mi)
96818 Honolulu (8.1 mi)
96792 Waianae (8.5 mi)
96701 Aiea (8.9 mi)
96819 Honolulu (10.8 mi)
96730 Kaaawa (13 mi)
96791 Waialua (13 mi)
96712 Haleiwa (13.2 mi)
96717 Hauula (13.3 mi)
96744 Kaneohe (13.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 72,605 |
| Population density | 3,770 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 15 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 21.4149 |
| Longitude | -158.0329 |
| 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 | 23.5% | 26.7% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.9% | 31.2% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 11.5% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
Demographics & statistics
72,605
Population
3,770
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$104,590
Median household income
$36,361
Per capita income
$772,400
Median home value
$1,870
Median monthly rent
67.7%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
14,534
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,944
Under 5
2,043
1,850
5–9
1,944
1,956
10–14
2,054
2,020
15–19
2,121
2,361
20–24
2,481
5,367
25–34
5,638
3,932
35–44
4,131
4,478
45–54
4,704
2,306
55–59
2,422
2,125
60–64
2,233
3,741
65–74
3,929
2,091
75–84
2,197
1,237
85+
1,300
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,491 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 58,114 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 14,495 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
60.9%
Two or more races
17.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
10.3%
White
6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
1%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45,500 | 60.9% |
| Two or more races | 13,331 | 17.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7,723 | 10.3% |
| White | 4,490 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,099 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 762 | 1% |
| Other race | 721 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.5% | 26.7% | 29.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.9% | 31.2% | 29.9% |
| Over $200k | 11.5% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k+
15.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 15.5% |
| Median income | $104,590 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.1%
$200k–$300k
2.8%
$300k–$500k
16.8%
$500k–$1M
67.3%
$1M+
10.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $772,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,870 |
| Owner occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter occupied | 32.3% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 52.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 28.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.6% |
| Electricity | 45.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Solar | 4.7% |
| No fuel used | 43.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,827 | 54.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,374 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,784 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,055 | 25.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,337 | 36.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,515 | 42.5% |
| Average household size | 3.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 30.9% |
| Married | 52.0% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 640 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 703 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,983 | 39.2% |
| High school | 3,563 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,378 | 28.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.0%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
9.7%
Public administration
8.8%
Construction
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.7% |
| Service | 24.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 22.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.6% |
| Carpool | 16.1% |
| Public transit | 8.4% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
14.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.9% |
| Retirement income | 33.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| Arthritis | 16.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.4% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.2% |
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.9% |
| Depression | 11.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.1% |
| Visited dentist | 72.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Teeth loss | 6.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,758 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 68,618 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 12,774 | 18.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 108 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 12,596 | 18.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 48,842 | 67.3% |
| Born in same state | 45,653 | 62.9% |
| Born in different state | 39,051 | 53.8% |
| Foreign born | 3,189 | 4.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 23,763 | 32.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 15,297 | 64.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,240 | 1.7% |
| French | 938 | 1.3% |
| Arab | 685 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 81 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 45 | 0.1% |
| English | 27 | 0% |
| German | 10 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.6% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96797
What part of Waipahu is ZIP code 96797?
ZIP code 96797 covers a portion of Waipahu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County.
What county is ZIP code 96797 in?
ZIP code 96797 falls within Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Does ZIP code 96797 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 96797 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96797?
The median home value in ZIP code 96797 is $772,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 96797?
The median household income in ZIP code 96797 is $104,590, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 96797?
ZIP code 96797 has an estimated population of 72,605 residents, with a density of 3,770 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 96797 in?
ZIP code 96797 observes the HST timezone.