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ZIP 96782

Pop. 37,475·Honolulu County·20th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,619/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.5%
vs US Median
+$654
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ZIP 96782 · $2,619
More expensive than 82% 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
$31,428/yr
At $2,619/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.4% YoY, +6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96782 (Pearl City, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,475
Median income
$108,669
Median age
43.5
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
18.6%
20.4%
24.2%
25.1%
Under 1818.6%
18–3420.4%
35–5424.2%
55–6411.7%
65+25.1%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
52.3%
28.3%
White10.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian52.3%
Other28.3%
Education (25+)
27.8%
32.1%
33.9%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96782 in Pearl City, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,925 → $108,669
up 11.0%
Population
37,992 → 37,475
down 1.4%
Renter share
33.2% → 31.1%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.7% → 33.9%
+3.2 pts
Median age
41.9 → 43.5
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $97,925 to $108,669 across the same window, up 11.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,992 to 37,475 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 31.1% of households rent today, against 33.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30.7% to 33.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96782 covers Pearl City, HI. The median rent here is $2,619/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 29% of local median household income ($108,669/yr), ZIP 96782 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96782?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96782 (Pearl City, HI) is $2,619. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96782 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96782's median rent of $2,619/mo is $654 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96782 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96782 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #20 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,619/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96782?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,619/mo in ZIP 96782. The local median household income is $108,669/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96782?

Rent in ZIP 96782 has increased 17.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96782 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96782 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,619/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($108,669/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96782 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 96782 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 96782 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96782 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96782 compare to the rest of Pearl City?

ZIP 96782 is pricier than Pearl City as a whole. At $2,619/mo, it's $20 above the Pearl City citywide median of $2,599/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96782 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96782 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,619/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 96782's median household income ($108,669/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96782 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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