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ZIP 96789

Part of Mililani, HI
Pop. 54,278·Honolulu County·14th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$3,078/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.9%
Month-over-Month
+7.3%
vs US Median
+$1,113
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ZIP 96789 · $3,078
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,080
2 BR
$2,720
3 BR
$3,780
4 BR+
$4,560
Research median
$2,720/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
$36,936/yr
At $3,078/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.9% YoY, +7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96789 (Mililani, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,278
Median income
$127,066
Median age
42.1
Renters
22.2%
Age distribution
21.8%
19%
25.9%
13.9%
19.5%
Under 1821.8%
18–3419%
35–5425.9%
55–6413.9%
65+19.5%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
12.1%
46.7%
27.8%
White12.1%
Black2.4%
Hispanic11%
Asian46.7%
Other27.8%
Education (25+)
19.4%
32%
45%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+45%
Housing tenure
77.8%
22.2%
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96789 in Mililani, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,096 → $3,078
up 46.9%
Income
$110,840 → $127,066
up 14.6%
Population
55,249 → 54,278
down 1.8%
Renter share
20.9% → 22.2%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
42.4% → 45%
+2.6 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.1
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 96789 in Mililani, HI stood at $2,096 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,078, reflecting a 46.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $110,840 to $127,066 across the same window, up 14.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 55,249 residents to roughly 54,278. College-educated residents now make up 45% of adults here, versus 42.4% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 96789 in Mililani, HI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96789 covers Mililani, HI. The median rent here is $3,078/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($127,066/yr), ZIP 96789 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96789?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96789 (Mililani, HI) is $3,078. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96789 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96789's median rent of $3,078/mo is $1,113 (57%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96789 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96789 falls in the middle range for Hawaii, ranking #14 out of 29 ZIPs at $3,078/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96789?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $123,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,078/mo in ZIP 96789. The local median household income is $127,066/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96789?

Rent in ZIP 96789 has increased 18.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96789 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96789 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,078/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($127,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96789 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 96789 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.2% of ZIP 96789 households are renters, while 77.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96789 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96789 compare to the rest of Mililani?

ZIP 96789 sits right at the Mililani citywide median of $3,078/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96789 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96789 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,078/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 96789's median household income ($127,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96789 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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