| ZIP Code | 96782 |
|---|---|
| City | Pearl City |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 659 ft |
| Latitude | 21.451242 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -157.915616 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.03 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 288 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,577 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 2,346 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 3,694 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 3,819 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,608 (32.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,779 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $846,200 ▲ 204% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,287/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,699 |
| Vacant Units | 472 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,699 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 472 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
ZIP code 96782 is located in Pearl City, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. With a population of 37,740, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 96782 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,779 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96782 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $846,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,287 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 96782 is majority Asian (50.35%). Residents are well-educated — 47.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96782 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 96782 in Pearl City, HI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 37,740 residents, a median household income of $104,779, and a median home value of $846,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.