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ZIP 96734

Part of Kailua, HI
Pop. 50,670·Honolulu County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$4,006/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$2,041
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 96734 · $4,006
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,560
1 BR
$2,760
2 BR
$3,610
3 BR
$5,020
4 BR+
$6,060
Research median
$3,610/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
$48,072/yr
At $4,006/mo median
Location
CityKailua
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96734 (Kailua, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,670
Median income
$132,782
Median age
38.4
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
22.8%
22.8%
25.1%
18.8%
Under 1822.8%
18–3422.8%
35–5425.1%
55–6410.5%
65+18.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
46.6%
16.8%
25.2%
White46.6%
Black1.4%
Hispanic10%
Asian16.8%
Other25.2%
Education (25+)
17%
26.7%
54.2%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma17%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+54.2%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96734 in Kailua, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,756 → $4,006
up 45.4%
Income
$117,546 → $132,782
up 13.0%
Population
52,619 → 50,670
down 3.7%
Renter share
37.4% → 37.2%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
48.1% → 54.2%
+6.1 pts
Median age
36.1 → 38.4
+2.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 96734 in Kailua, HI has shifted from $2,756 to $4,006, up 45.4% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $132,782 today, compared with $117,546 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 96734 in Kailua, HI losing about 1,949 residents over the five-year window, down 3.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.1% to 54.2% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96734 covers Kailua, HI. The median rent here is $4,006/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,610/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($132,782/yr), ZIP 96734 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96734?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96734 (Kailua, HI) is $4,006. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96734 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96734's median rent of $4,006/mo is $2,041 (104%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96734 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96734 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #3 out of 29 ZIPs tracked at $4,006/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96734?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $160,000/year (~$77/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,006/mo in ZIP 96734. The local median household income is $132,782/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96734?

Rent in ZIP 96734 has increased 12.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96734 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96734 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,006/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($132,782/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96734 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96734 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 96734 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96734 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96734 compare to the rest of Kailua?

ZIP 96734 sits right at the Kailua citywide median of $4,006/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96734 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96734 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $4,006/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 96734's median household income ($132,782/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96734 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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