City

Pearl City, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Honolulu County  ·  Hawaii

👥37,740Population
💰$104,779Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$846,200Median Home Value▲ 204% above avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.8%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 1.7%Asian: 50.4%Other: 21.4%Race
White9.8%
Hispanic8.7%
Black1.7%
Asian50.4%
Other21.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma288 (1.1%)
HS Graduate7,577 (28.8%)
Some College2,346 (8.9%)
Associates3,694 (14%)
Bachelors3,819 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree8,608 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College8.9%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,779 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$846,200 ▲ 204% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,287/mo
Total Housing Units12,699
Vacant Units472

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
50%
About Pearl City, HI

Pearl City is a city in Hawaii, located in Honolulu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 37,740 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Pearl City is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,779 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pearl City is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $846,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,287 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pearl City is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Asian (50.35%).

Pearl City, HI offers residents above-average earning potential within Hawaii.

ZIP Codes in Pearl City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96782 37,740 $104,779 $846,200 $2,287 3.2% 47.2% 67.7%