| ZIP Code | 96786 |
|---|---|
| City | Wahiawa |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 859 ft |
| Latitude | 21.537569 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -158.022383 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.0 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 284 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,224 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 2,613 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 4,522 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,995 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,875 (26.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,488 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $724,400 ▲ 160% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,784/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,444 |
| Vacant Units | 1,285 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,444 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,285 |
| Owner Occupied | 29.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 96786 is located in Wahiawa, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. With a population of 41,293, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28 years. Economically, 96786 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,488 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96786 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $724,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,784 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 70.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 96786 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 26.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96786 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 96786 in Wahiawa, HI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a young community. With 41,293 residents, a median household income of $83,488, and a median home value of $724,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.