| ZIP Code | 96797 |
|---|---|
| City | Waipahu |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Elevation | 532 ft |
| Latitude | 21.40845 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -158.017646 |
| Timezone | Honolulu |
| FIPS | 15003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.53 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,084 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,572 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 5,046 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 7,749 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 6,617 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,696 (26%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,036 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $798,600 ▲ 186% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,981/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,327 |
| Vacant Units | 1,068 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,327 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,068 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.53 |
ZIP code 96797 is located in Waipahu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. With a population of 72,717, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 96797 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,036 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96797 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $798,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,981 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 96797 is majority Asian (62.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96797 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 96797 in Waipahu, HI is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 72,717 residents, a median household income of $110,036, and a median home value of $798,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Hawaii.