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ZIP 96791

Part of Waialua, HI
Pop. 6,377·Honolulu County·11th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$3,385/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.8%
vs US Median
+$1,420
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 96791 · $3,385
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,060
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,900
3 BR
$4,030
4 BR+
$4,860
Research median
$2,900/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
$40,620/yr
At $3,385/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96791 (Waialua, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,377
Median income
$97,470
Median age
47.5
Renters
35.2%
Age distribution
12.2%
20.4%
27.9%
14.8%
24.8%
Under 1812.2%
18–3420.4%
35–5427.9%
55–6414.8%
65+24.8%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
32.1%
33.7%
25.3%
White32.1%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian33.7%
Other25.3%
Education (25+)
32.2%
32.8%
30.2%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
64.8%
35.2%
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96791 in Waialua, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,298 → $97,470
up 17.0%
Population
7,010 → 6,377
down 9.0%
Renter share
35.3% → 35.2%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 30.2%
+1.8 pts
Median age
41.7 → 47.5
+5.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $83,298 to $97,470 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 7,010 to 6,377 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96791 covers Waialua, HI. The median rent here is $3,385/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,900/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($97,470/yr), ZIP 96791 ranks as moderate 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 96791?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96791 (Waialua, HI) is $3,385. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96791 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96791's median rent of $3,385/mo is $1,420 (72%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96791 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96791 falls in the middle range for Hawaii, ranking #11 out of 29 ZIPs at $3,385/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96791?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,385/mo in ZIP 96791. The local median household income is $97,470/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96791?

Rent in ZIP 96791 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 96791 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96791 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,385/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($97,470/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96791 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 96791 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.2% of ZIP 96791 households are renters, while 64.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96791 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96791 compare to the rest of Waialua?

ZIP 96791 is more affordable than Waialua overall. At $3,385/mo, it's $22 below the Waialua citywide median of $3,407/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96791 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96791 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $3,385/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 96791's median household income ($97,470/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96791 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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