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ZIP 96701

Part of Aiea, HI
Pop. 39,200·Honolulu County·19th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,684/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$719
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ZIP 96701 · $2,684
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,880
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,420
4 BR+
$4,130
Research median
$2,460/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,208/yr
At $2,684/mo median
Location
CityAiea
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.8% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96701 (Aiea, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,200
Median income
$111,173
Median age
45.7
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
15.8%
21.5%
23.9%
12.8%
25.9%
Under 1815.8%
18–3421.5%
35–5423.9%
55–6412.8%
65+25.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
56%
23.3%
White11.2%
Black1.7%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian56%
Other23.3%
Education (25+)
24%
30%
39.8%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma24%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+39.8%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96701 in Aiea, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,728 → $111,173
up 9.3%
Population
41,818 → 39,200
down 6.3%
Renter share
31.7% → 30.3%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 39.8%
+2.6 pts
Median age
43 → 45.7
+2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $111,173 today, compared with $101,728 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 6.3% since 2021, moving from about 41,818 residents to roughly 39,200. College-educated residents now make up 39.8% of adults here, versus 37.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96701 covers Aiea, HI. The median rent here is $2,684/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($111,173/yr), ZIP 96701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96701 (Aiea, HI) is $2,684. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96701's median rent of $2,684/mo is $719 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96701 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96701 falls in the middle range for Hawaii, ranking #19 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,684/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,684/mo in ZIP 96701. The local median household income is $111,173/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96701?

Rent in ZIP 96701 has increased 15.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96701 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,684/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($111,173/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 96701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of ZIP 96701 households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96701 compare to the rest of Aiea?

ZIP 96701 is more affordable than Aiea overall. At $2,684/mo, it's $34 below the Aiea citywide median of $2,718/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,684/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 96701's median household income ($111,173/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96701 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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