96797 ZIP Code, Waipahu, HI
96797 is a ZIP code in Waipahu, Hawaii in Honolulu County. It covers 19 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96706, 96759 and 96707. 72,435 people live here in 20,564 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Hawaii ZIP codes. At about 3,761 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $114,654, above the Hawaii median of $100,389.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waipahu, HI
- County: Honolulu County
- Land area: 19 sq mi
- Population: 72,435
- Median household income: $114,654
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 72,435 |
| Households | 20,564 |
| Median household income | $114,654 |
| Income per person | $39,232 |
| Median age | 42 |
| Homeowners | 67.3% |
| Median home value | $826,300 |
| Median rent | $1,997 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Broadband internet | 93.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 37.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 3.0% |
| $35–50K | 7.4% |
| $50–75K | 10.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.1% |
| $100–150K | 22.0% |
| $150–200K | 15.2% |
| $200K+ | 20.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 9.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.1% |
| Owned outright | 17.0% |
| Rented | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 51.0% |
| Townhome | 10.2% |
| 2–4 units | 9.7% |
| 5–19 units | 22.1% |
| 20+ units | 6.7% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 96797
1,060 business establishments with 16,759 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 172
- Construction: 162
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 130
- Accommodation and Food Services: 126
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 119
- Wholesale Trade: 79
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 60
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 43
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96706 — East Kapolei CDP, HI (4.4 mi)
- 96759 (4.5 mi)
- 96707 — Kalaeloa CDP, HI (5.2 mi)
- 96860 — Aiea CDP, HI (5.8 mi)
- 96857 — Schofield Barracks CDP, HI (6 mi)
- 96818 — Hickam Housing CDP, HI (6.8 mi)
- 96853 — Hickam Housing CDP, HI (7.1 mi)
- 96782 — Pearl City CDP, HI (7.2 mi)
Areas that include 96797
- Waipahu, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Royal Kunia, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Waipio, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Waikele, HI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Honolulu County ZIP codes — 38 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96797, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96797 in?
- 96797 is a Waipahu, HI mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Royal Kunia, 14% lies inside Waipahu, 6% lies inside Waipio and 6% lies inside Waikele; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96797 in?
- 96797 is in Honolulu County.
- What is the population of 96797?
- About 72,435 people (±2,870), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 78,109.
- What is the median household income in 96797?
- $114,654 (±$6,060), compared with $100,389 for Hawaii as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 96797?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96797 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96797?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96706 (4.4 mi, East Kapolei), 96759 (4.5 mi), 96707 (5.2 mi, Kalaeloa), 96860 (5.8 mi, Aiea), 96857 (6 mi, Schofield Barracks) and 96818 (6.8 mi, Hickam Housing).
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