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ZIP 96712

Part of Haleiwa, HI
Pop. 8,204·Honolulu County·1st most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$4,436/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$2,471
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 96712 · $4,436
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,770
4 BR+
$4,550
Research median
$2,710/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
$53,232/yr
At $4,436/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96712 (Haleiwa, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,204
Median income
$88,333
Median age
40.6
Renters
44.7%
Age distribution
21.3%
20%
25.8%
22.8%
Under 1821.3%
18–3420%
35–5425.8%
55–6410.1%
65+22.8%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
39.1%
12.4%
12.3%
35.6%
White39.1%
Black0.5%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian12.3%
Other35.6%
Education (25+)
30%
36%
29.8%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma30%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
55.3%
44.7%
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96712 in Haleiwa, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,600 → $88,333
up 3.2%
Population
7,294 → 8,204
up 12.5%
Renter share
48.6% → 44.7%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 29.8%
-4.1 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40.6
+1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $85,600 to $88,333 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 96712 in Haleiwa, HI adding about 910 residents over the five-year window, up 12.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.6% to 44.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.9% to 29.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96712 covers Haleiwa, HI. The median rent here is $4,436/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo.

At 60% of local median household income ($88,333/yr), ZIP 96712 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96712?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96712 (Haleiwa, HI) is $4,436. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96712 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96712's median rent of $4,436/mo is $2,471 (126%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96712 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96712 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #1 out of 29 ZIPs tracked at $4,436/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96712?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $177,000/year (~$85/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,436/mo in ZIP 96712. The local median household income is $88,333/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96712?

Rent in ZIP 96712 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 96712 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96712 is considered expensive for renters. At $4,436/mo, rent takes approximately 60% of the local median household income ($88,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96712 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 96712 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.7% of ZIP 96712 households are renters, while 55.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96712 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96712 compare to the rest of Haleiwa?

ZIP 96712 is pricier than Haleiwa as a whole. At $4,436/mo, it's $67 above the Haleiwa citywide median of $4,369/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96712 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96712 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
60%
EXPENSIVE

At $4,436/mo, rent takes ~60% of ZIP 96712's median household income ($88,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96712 60%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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