| ZIP Code | 96701 |
|---|---|
| City | Aiea |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 971 ft |
| Latitude | 21.406053 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -157.884952 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 373 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,176 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 2,591 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 4,152 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,585 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,403 (38.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,888 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $913,300 ▲ 228% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,930/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,407 |
| Vacant Units | 861 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,407 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 861 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 96701 is located in Aiea, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. With a population of 40,504, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 96701 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,888 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96701 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $913,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,930 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 96701 is majority Asian (53.98%). Residents are well-educated — 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96701 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 96701 in Aiea, HI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 40,504 residents, a median household income of $107,888, and a median home value of $913,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.