City

Waianae, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Honolulu County  ·  Hawaii

👥49,879Population
💰$83,927Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$551,400Median Home Value▲ 98% above avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 114% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.5%Hispanic: 13.2%Black: 2.5%Asian: 9.8%Other: 26.2%Race
White9.5%
Hispanic13.2%
Black2.5%
Asian9.8%
Other26.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.65
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 114% above avg
No HS Diploma197 (0.7%)
HS Graduate13,039 (45.7%)
Some College3,252 (11.4%)
Associates4,457 (15.6%)
Bachelors2,954 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree4,657 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
57%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,927 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$551,400 ▲ 98% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,820/mo
Total Housing Units15,516
Vacant Units2,254

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Waianae, HI

Waianae is a city in Hawaii, located in Honolulu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 49,879 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Waianae is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,927 is near the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Waianae is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $551,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,820 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waianae is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 13.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Waianae
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96792 49,879 $83,927 $551,400 $1,820 10.5% 26.7% 61.3%