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ZIP 96792

Part of Waianae, HI
Pop. 49,618·Honolulu County·26th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,336/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$371
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ZIP 96792 · $2,336
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,280
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,360/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
$28,032/yr
At $2,336/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96792 (Waianae, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,618
Median income
$87,509
Median age
35.4
Renters
36%
Age distribution
29.2%
20.4%
24.6%
14.7%
Under 1829.2%
18–3420.4%
35–5424.6%
55–6411.2%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
12.9%
63.7%
White10.4%
Black2.5%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian10.4%
Other63.7%
Education (25+)
44.6%
29.6%
16.3%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma44.6%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+16.3%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96792 in Waianae, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,914 → $87,509
up 16.8%
Population
52,829 → 49,618
down 6.1%
Renter share
40.5% → 36%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 16.3%
-0.5 pts
Median age
32.8 → 35.4
+2.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $74,914 to $87,509 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 96792 in Waianae, HI losing about 3,211 residents over the five-year window, down 6.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 40.5% to 36%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96792 covers Waianae, HI. The median rent here is $2,336/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($87,509/yr), ZIP 96792 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96792?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96792 (Waianae, HI) is $2,336. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96792 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96792's median rent of $2,336/mo is $371 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96792 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96792 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #26 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,336/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96792?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,336/mo in ZIP 96792. The local median household income is $87,509/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96792?

Rent in ZIP 96792 has increased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96792 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96792 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,336/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($87,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96792 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96792 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 96792 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96792 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96792 compare to the rest of Waianae?

ZIP 96792 sits right at the Waianae citywide median of $2,336/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96792 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96792 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,336/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 96792's median household income ($87,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96792 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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