City

Honolulu, HI

41 ZIP codes  ·  Honolulu County  ·  Hawaii

👥415,471Population
💰$98,737Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$889,975Median Home Value▲ 219% above avg
🎓54.3%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.8%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 1.8%Asian: 50.3%Other: 15.7%Race
White17.8%
Hispanic6.7%
Black1.8%
Asian50.3%
Other15.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads54.3% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5,988 (2.1%)
HS Graduate65,213 (22.5%)
Some College23,086 (8%)
Associates36,940 (12.7%)
Bachelors31,238 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree127,340 (43.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 22.5%Some College: 8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 43.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad22.5%
Some College8.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate43.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.2%Renter: 47.8%Tenure
Owner52.2%
Renter47.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,737 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$889,975 ▲ 219% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,102/mo
Total Housing Units181,935
Vacant Units21,869

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Honolulu, HI

Honolulu is a city in Hawaii, located in Honolulu County. The city spans 41 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 415,471 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.34 years.

Economically, Honolulu is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,736 is above the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Honolulu is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $889,975, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,102 per month.

The population of Honolulu is well-educated. 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Asian (50.29%).

Honolulu, HI offers residents above-average earning potential within Hawaii. Spread across 41 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Honolulu
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96813 26,059 $87,799 $804,100 $1,821 4.2% 60.7% 54.8%
96814 23,739 $77,336 $706,500 $1,770 4.5% 59.4% 49.4%
96815 27,146 $75,020 $627,600 $1,903 6.3% 57.4% 44.6%
96816 50,711 $114,744 $1,121,400 $1,879 3.1% 58.3% 62.9%
96817 55,213 $74,690 $930,000 $1,419 5.8% 42.9% 43.1%
96818 55,107 $99,933 $653,400 $3,185 4.0% 52.5% 37.3%
96819 51,961 $96,346 $963,900 $1,789 4.8% 35.8% 51.3%
96821 19,831 $174,152 $1,457,700 $2,946 5.4% 68.6% 85.7%
96822 44,551 $95,594 $985,100 $1,736 5.9% 65.4% 53.6%
96825 30,904 $149,757 $1,067,900 $3,416 3.8% 69.3% 81.9%
96826 29,718 $67,743 $485,200 $1,604 3.6% 49.6% 32.7%