City

Wahiawa, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Honolulu County  ·  Hawaii

👥41,293Population
💰$83,488Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂28.0Median Age
🏠$724,400Median Home Value▲ 160% above avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.8%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 10.2%Asian: 24.9%Other: 14.5%Race
White26.8%
Hispanic17.4%
Black10.2%
Asian24.9%
Other14.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
31%
45–64
15%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma284 (1.3%)
HS Graduate6,224 (27.6%)
Some College2,613 (11.6%)
Associates4,522 (20.1%)
Bachelors2,995 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree5,875 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College11.6%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 29.8%Renter: 70.2%Tenure
Owner29.8%
Renter70.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,488 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$724,400 ▲ 160% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,784/mo
Total Housing Units14,444
Vacant Units1,285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
53%
About Wahiawa, HI

Wahiawa is a city in Hawaii, located in Honolulu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 41,293 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28 years.

Economically, Wahiawa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,488 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wahiawa is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $724,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,784 per month. At 29.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Wahiawa is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 26.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wahiawa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96786 41,293 $83,488 $724,400 $2,784 3.6% 39.4% 29.8%