City

Waipahu, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Honolulu County  ·  Hawaii

👥72,717Population
💰$110,036Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$798,600Median Home Value▲ 186% above avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.7%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 62.3%Other: 15.2%Race
White4.7%
Hispanic6.9%
Black0.8%
Asian62.3%
Other15.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.53
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma1,084 (2.2%)
HS Graduate15,572 (31.9%)
Some College5,046 (10.3%)
Associates7,749 (15.9%)
Bachelors6,617 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree12,696 (26%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College10.3%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,036 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$798,600 ▲ 186% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,981/mo
Total Housing Units21,327
Vacant Units1,068

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
51%
About Waipahu, HI

Waipahu is a city in Hawaii, located in Honolulu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 72,717 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Waipahu is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,036 is above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waipahu is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $798,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,981 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waipahu is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Asian (62.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waipahu
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96797 72,717 $110,036 $798,600 $1,981 3.8% 39.6% 67.9%