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ZIP 96706

Pop. 83,692·Honolulu County·7th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$3,573/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$1,608
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ZIP 96706 · $3,573
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,240
1 BR
$2,410
2 BR
$3,160
3 BR
$4,390
4 BR+
$5,300
Research median
$3,160/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
$42,876/yr
At $3,573/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.3% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96706 (Ewa Beach, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
83,692
Median income
$129,456
Median age
34.1
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
27.8%
23.7%
26.8%
Under 1827.8%
18–3423.7%
35–5426.8%
55–6410.4%
65+11.3%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
14%
12.9%
42.8%
27.6%
White14%
Black2.8%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian42.8%
Other27.6%
Education (25+)
27.3%
34.4%
32.3%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96706 in Ewa Beach, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,798 → $3,573
up 27.7%
Income
$110,197 → $129,456
up 17.5%
Population
81,658 → 83,692
up 2.5%
Renter share
32.8% → 30.6%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
29.6% → 32.3%
+2.7 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 96706 in Ewa Beach, HI has shifted from $2,798 to $3,573, up 27.7% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $110,197 to $129,456 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.5% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 96706 in Ewa Beach, HI adding about 2,034 residents over the five-year window, up 2.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 32.8% to 30.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.6% to 32.3% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 96706 in Ewa Beach, HI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96706 covers Ewa Beach, HI. The median rent here is $3,573/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,160/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($129,456/yr), ZIP 96706 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96706?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96706 (Ewa Beach, HI) is $3,573. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96706 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96706's median rent of $3,573/mo is $1,608 (82%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96706 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96706 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #7 out of 29 ZIPs tracked at $3,573/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96706?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,573/mo in ZIP 96706. The local median household income is $129,456/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96706?

Rent in ZIP 96706 has increased 10.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96706 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96706 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,573/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($129,456/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96706 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96706 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 96706 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96706 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96706 compare to the rest of Ewa Beach?

ZIP 96706 is pricier than Ewa Beach as a whole. At $3,573/mo, it's $1 above the Ewa Beach citywide median of $3,572/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96706 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96706 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,573/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 96706's median household income ($129,456/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96706 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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